April 22 Evening Edition - GOPUSA Illinois

ABC7
— Coronavirus Update: Illinois sees biggest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases, expected peak ‘weeks away’, Gov. JB Pritzker says – Jessica D’Onofrio, Eric Horng and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-sees-biggest-single-day-jump-in-covid-19-cases/6121719/

NBC5
— More Than 2,000 Additional Coronavirus Cases in Illinois Mark New Daily High for State Illinois remains under a stay-at-home order through April 30, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a decision on whether that date will be extended is coming
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/more-than-2000-new-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-mark-new-daily-high-for-state/2260127/
— Pritzker Says He’s Looking at Extending Stay-at-Home Order, But For How Long? The statewide stay-at-home order remains in effect through April 30, a deadline that is quickly approaching
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-says-hes-looking-at-extending-stay-at-home-order-but-for-how-long/2260206/
— Chicago Pride Parade Postponed for First Time in 50 Years Amid Coronavirus Crisis Chicago’s Pride Parade, one of the largest in the nation, has been postponed amid concerns over the coronavirus crisis
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/chicago-pride-parade-postponed-for-first-time-in-50-years/2260285/
— Suburbs Cancel Memorial Day, Fourth of July Celebrations Over Coronavirus Crisis The cancellations come as residents across the state question how long the stay-at-home order will last
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/suburbs-cancel-memorial-day-fourth-of-july-celebrations-over-coronavirus-crisis/2260009/
— AP-NORC Poll: Few Americans Support Easing Virus Protections Only 12% of Americans say the measures where they live go too far
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ap-norc-poll-few-americans-support-easing-virus-protections/2260220/
— Global Coronavirus Updates: Many Wary of Virus Reopenings as Partisan Divide Grows in US Although some hot spots like Italy, Spain and New York have seen a drop in daily death tolls and new hospitalizations, other areas are facing a resurgence of the coronavirus – Frank Jordans and Elena Becatoros
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/global-coronavirus-updates-fresh-cancellations-show-reopening-from-virus-will-be-tough/2259848/

CBS2
— Lightfoot Says It’s ‘Way Too Soon’ To Talk About Opening Lakefront, Blasts Florida Governor For Reopening Beaches; ‘He’s Not Living In Planet Reality’ – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/22/mayor-lori-lightfoot-way-too-soon-lakefront-open-florida-beaches-ron-desantis/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— GOP lawmakers suggest plan to gradually reopen Illinois – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gop-lawmakers-suggest-plan-to-gradually-reopen-illinois
— Illinois reports 2,049 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours as testing expands across state
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-2049-covid-19-cases-in-last-24-hours-as-testing-expands-across-state
— Tyson to suspend operations at largest pork plant indefinitely following coronavirus outbreak
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tyson-to-suspend-operations-at-largest-pork-plant-indefinitely-following-coronavirus-outbreak
— Disney suspends pay for 100,000 employees
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/disney-suspends-pay-for-100000-employees-report

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— More than 2,500 health care workers among Illinois’ coronavirus case total, which now tops 35K Wednesday’s daily case count is the highest the state has seen, but it’s also the most tests the state has run in a day. The previous high positive count was 1,842 cases on April 17. The state on Tuesday ran 9,349 tests, which is close to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goal of running 10,000 tests a day. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/22/21231588/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-april-22
— Aldermen who blocked emergency powers ordinance are ‘selfish, grandstanding,’ Lightfoot says Lightfoot got even by abruptly adjourning Wednesday’s Council meeting. The Council will meet again Friday to consider an ordinance that has prompted a backlash from aldermen reluctant to relinquish any more power. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/22/21231319/chicago-city-council-virtual-meeting-coronavirus-emergency-powers-ordinance-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— COVID-19 cases pass 35,100; Aurora mall to offer drive-up testing – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200422/covid-19-cases-pass-35100-aurora-mall-to-offer-drive-up-testing
— Kane County health director chides businesses, people shunning COVID-19 precautions – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200422/kane-county-health-director-chides-businesses-people-shunning-covid-19-precautions
— Pritzker offers tepid response to GOP re-opening proposal – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200422/news/304229925/
— States, municipalities deserve federal assistance in health crisis – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200421/editorial-states-municipalities-deserve-federal-assistance-in-health-crisis
— DuPage County Fair canceled
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200422/dupage-county-fair-canceled

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Powerful biz groups sue to block Pritzker’s new COVID sick-pay move Manufacturers and retail groups say rules requiring workers’ compensation for essential employees ill with COVID, without proof they got the coronavirus on the job, were improperly adopted and are unfair to employers. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/powerful-biz-groups-sue-block-pritzkers-new-covid-sick-pay-move
— McConnell says he favors allowing states to declare bankruptcy The Senate majority leader said he’s against giving states like Illinois that are struggling with high public employee pension costs a federal bailout.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/mcconnell-says-he-favors-allowing-states-declare-bankruptcy

SOUTHERN
— Illinois to loosen election rules for independents, third-party candidates – REBECCA ANZEL
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-to-loosen-election-rules-for-independents-third-party-candidates/article_16b04657-5a43-562f-9a21-846dd04c801c.html
— Illinois lawmakers slowly preparing for session to reopen – PETER HANCOCK
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-lawmakers-slowly-preparing-for-session-to-reopen/article_6e05f10e-7f8b-59d8-bc15-ee2eab27f5ea.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— COVID-19 deaths exceed 100 in DuPage County
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/22/covid-19-deaths-exceed-100-in-dupage-county/as5wvov/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMOCRAT CONGRESSMAN CASTEN INFERS REPUBLICANS SUPPORTED NAZIS IN WWII
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/democrat-congressman-casten-infers-republicans-supported-nazis-in-wwii.html
— CONSERVATIVE ILLINOIS LEADER SUGGESTS GUIDELINES FOR COVID LOCKDOWN PROTESTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/conservative-illinois-leader-suggests-guidelines-for-covid-lockdown-protests.html
— GROWING NUMBER OF SUBURBS NOW REQUIRE MASKS IN “ESSENTIAL” ILLINOIS BUSINESSES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/growing-number-of-suburbs-now-require-masks-in-essential-illinois-businesses-.html
— THORNER: DR. SHIVA EXAMINES MEDICAL PROFIT IN THE CORONAVIRUS AGE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/thorner-dr-shiva-examines-medical-profit-in-the-coronavirus-age-part-1.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,049 new cases, 98 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/22/2049-new-cases-98-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker announces two new drive-through testing sites – Gives PPE update – Ezike talks hospitalization numbers – Asked about the purpose of the order and opening up the economy – “We’re just not there yet” on opening the economy – Chicago is “indeed doing better” – Feds not working with states on modeling – Asked if unemployed should call his office – Asked again about summer camp – Has had no luck working with Missouri’s governor – Looking at allowing elective surgeries – Asked if McConnell’s idea is something he would consider: “No” – Has not had a haircut – Says he’s speaking with mayors about their reopening views – Dr. Ezike: 2500 healthcare workers have contracted virus, potentially 8 deaths – Hints that restaurants will have to wait – Says McConnell is just one person – “Absolutely have considered” reopening state parks – Denies claim that he didn’t consult with business before changing workers’ comp rule – Reminds reporter who asked about reopening Metro East that it has a hotspot – Higher test numbers = surge in positive results today – Talks about his thoughts on modeling
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/22/pritzker-announces-two-new-drive-through-testing-sites/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/22/covid-19-roundup-25/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘We’ve got to strengthen our own borders’: MLK niece supports Trump’s temporary immigration ban – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/weve-got-to-strengthen-our-own-borders-mlk-niece-supports-trumps-temporary-immigration-ban
— Trump leveraging cultural divide over coronavirus in Midwest battlegrounds – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-leveraging-cultural-divide-over-coronavirus-in-midwest-battlegrounds
— Coronavirus sparks mail-in voting war between Democrats and GOP – Joseph Simonson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/coronavirus-sparks-mail-in-voting-war-between-democrats-gop

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— No Immigration Until America Goes Back to Normal
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/04/21/we-can-go-back-to-normal-and-no-immigration-until-we-do/

TOWNHALL
— Why the Liberal Media Refused to Believe That the Wuhan Coronavirus Came from a Chinese Lab – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/22/the-impact-the-liberal-media-inflicts-by-peddling-chinese-propaganda-n2567163
— You Have Every Reason to Be Angry At Communist China… And the Liberals Defending Them – Larry O’Connor
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryoconnor/2020/04/22/you-have-every-reason-to-be-angry-at-communist-china-and-the-liberals-defending-them-n2567412

THE HILL
— State governments face financial abyss with coronavirus – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/494216-state-governments-face-financial-abyss-with-coronavirus
— McConnell says he supports letting states declare bankruptcy amid coronavirus – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/494127-mcconnell-says-he-supports-letting-states-declare-bankruptcy-amid-coronavirus

NBC NEWS
— Financial catastrophe looms for state and local governments The impact of the fiscal crisis “will be even worse than the Great Recession — by a factor of at least two,” warned one mayor.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/2020-04-22-coronavirus-news-n1189306/ncrd1190091#liveBlogHeader

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump signs order pausing immigration for 60 days, with exceptions – Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Arelis R. Hernández
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/coronavirus-trump-immigration-suspension/2020/04/22/4f0efdb8-84c1-11ea-ae26-989cfce1c7c7_story.html

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “How the Pandemic Fuels U.S. Debate Over Immigration.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-21/how-the-pandemic-fuels-u-s-debate-over-immigration-quicktake

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters Slam Trump For ‘Xenonophic Scapegoating’ After Proposing U.S. Immigration Ban.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/isabeltogoh/2020/04/21/trump-slammed-for-xenonophic-scapegoating-after-proposing-us-immigration-ban/#382845711951

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Say Trump More Likely Than Pelosi To Put Country First With COVID-19
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/voters_say_trump_more_likely_than_pelosi_to_put_country_first_with_covid_19

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. View all posts by David Diersen