ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Record-high COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois in last 24 hours; IL death toll surpasses 2K with 48K total cases Gov. Pritzker calls stay-at-home order lawsuit a ‘cheap political stunt’ – Jessica D’Onofrio, Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/record-high-covid-19-deaths-reported-in-illinois-in-last-24-hours-/6134481/
— Pritzker files appeal after judge rules in favor of lawmaker in stay-at-home order lawsuit as COVID-19 death toll nears 2K – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-files-appeal-after-judge-rules-in-favor-of-il-lawmaker-in-stay-at-home-order-lawsuit/6134481/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/28/2020
NBC5
— Illinois Reports Highest Number of Deaths in a Single Day Since Pandemic Began As of Tuesday afternoon, the death toll from the virus sat at 2,125
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-highest-number-of-deaths-in-a-single-day-since-pandemic-began/2263157/
— Stay-at-Home Order is ‘Still Very Much in Effect,’ Pritzker Says After Court Ruling A judge on Monday granted a temporary restraining order to a state lawmaker regarding the statewide stay-at-home order extension
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/stay-at-home-order-is-still-very-much-in-effect-pritzker-says-after-court-ruling/2263209/
— ‘Extraordinarily Irresponsible’: Pritzker Talks Lawsuit Over Stay-at-Home Order on ‘TODAY’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/extraordinarily-irresponsible-pritzker-talks-lawsuit-over-stay-at-home-order-on-today/2263122/
CBS2
— Illinois Sets New Single-Day Record With 144 COVID-19 Deaths; Governor JB Pritzker Says Lawmaker’s Lawsuit Challenging Stay-At-Home Order ‘Was Only Ever About One Person’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/28/illinois-sets-new-single-day-record-with-144-covid-19-deaths-total-cases-surpass-48000/
— Second Illinois Legislator John Cabello Fighting Stay-At-Home Order, This Time For All Residents – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/28/stay-at-home-order-pritzker-cabello-illinois/
— North Carolina Pug Tests Positive For COVID-19: What Do Dog Owners Need To Know? – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/28/north-carolina-pug-tests-positive-for-covid-19-what-do-dog-owners-need-to-know/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker rips into lawmaker who filed lawsuit over stay-at-home order: ‘Cheap political stunt’ – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-rips-into-lawmaker-who-filed-lawsuit-over-stay-at-home-order-cheap-political-stunt
— Record-high 144 people die from COVID-19 in Illinois as state total surpasses 2,000
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/record-high-144-people-die-from-covid-19-in-illinois-as-state-total-surpasses-2000
WGN TV
— Pritzker appeals judge’s ruling against Illinois stay-at-home order – Elyse Russo
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-appeals-judges-ruling-against-illinois-stay-at-home-order/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report new single-day record in deaths with 144 more COVID-19 fatalities as statewide death toll surpasses 2,000
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200428-xu7ipfgmtbby7ph5gixvp5emmu-story.html
— As Illinois facial covering requirement nears, Lightfoot and opponents put forward dueling plans to distribute masks in Chicago – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-masks-lori-lightfoot-willie-wilson-20200428-3oeakxcwhjfdzevkrki6pbuogi-story.html
— Will college campuses reopen in the fall? If they do, expect changes: ‘All of this is in uncharted waters’ – Elyssa Cherney
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-colleges-fall-classes-20200428-dtapuwutgzg3pa2cniaxszcgme-story.html
— Turnabout’s fair play: Illinois has been ‘bailing out’ other states for decades – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-illinois-coronavirus-covid19-bailout-federal-donor-zorn-20200428-mdiolecl7vcwxpmmba5mdir7dy-story.html
— Vice President Mike Pence refuses to wear face mask at Mayo Clinic in violation of medical center’s policy – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-vice-president-mike-pence-mayo-clinic-mask-20200428-y7s6k2nuxfg5jpxywwbypjvple-story.html
— US grapples with when to reopen schools, economy as the number of confirmed infections surpasses 1 million – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-world-updates-20200428-j6sityvhebdvznks2u72nbrvsu-story.html
— Illinois COVID-19 restrictions will ease Friday for nonessential retailers and animal groomers, but it won’t be business as usual – LAUREN ZUMBACH and ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-businesses-partially-reopen-20200428-vlbvmypik5gx7boyrwu2i42wpm-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls state representative’s lawsuit over stay-at-home order a ‘cheap political stunt’ and decries judge’s ruling as ‘absurd’ – DAN PETRELLA and LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-lawsuit-20200428-3sqewff5araonbzi2qdijt6kya-story.html
— As deadline to pass constitutional amendment looms, Illinois lawmakers fear missed opportunity for redistricting reform – ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-redistricting-reform-fair-amendment-deadline-20200428-25o26def55grphjbknrhxky5z4-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Record-high 144 people die in Illinois from COVID-19 as state toll surpasses 2,000 The state previously saw two days in which 125 people died. But Tuesday’s 144 deaths now mark a record-high for COVID-19 fatalities. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/28/21240216/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-high-april-28
— Post-pandemic recovery depends on ‘a whole new class of jobs’ to help people feel safe in public again, Lightfoot says
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21239547/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A foolish lawsuit threatens your hard work to fight COVID-19 The science doesn’t lie. The spread of the coronavirus is beginning to flatten and slow in Illinois because the vast majority of us have been following the rules of social isolation.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21240107/darren-bailey-michael-mchaney-downstate-illinois-clay-county-coronavirus-covid-editorial
— Reopening our economy will take more than a one-size-fits-all plan There’s no simple formula for states to decide when to ease social distancing restrictions. Regional coordination will help. – Hilary Godwin
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21240332/coronavirus-reopen-economy-no-one-size-fits-all-the-conversation-op-ed
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County agrees to waive late fees for some property taxpayers – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/dupage-county-agrees-to-waive-late-fees-for-some-property-taxpayers
— How educators are preparing for fall if schools don’t reopen – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/how-educators-are-preparing-for-fall-if-schools-dont-reopen
— Casten proving to be unfit in crisis – Paul Szmanda, Downers Grove
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200424/congressman-proving-to-be-unfit-in-crisis
— Palatine Township might set up committee to review official online posts
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/palatine-township-might-set-up-committee-to-review-official-online-posts–
— Glen Ellyn voters will get their say on marijuana sales – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/glen-ellyn-voters-will-get-their-say-on-marijuana-sales
— Face coverings to be required at DuPage courthouse
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/face-coverings-to-be-required-at-dupage-courthouse
— U.S. House won’t resume as planned next week due to virus risk – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/house-wont-resume-as-planned-next-week-due-to-virus-risk
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— When will the Legislature meet? Democrats aren’t saying, despite rising pressure from Republicans. But a July 1 deadline looms if they want to avoid repeating Rauner-era fiscal chaos. -GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/when-will-legislature-meet
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Coronavirus response: In Illinois, a divide seems to be forming – JEFF D’ALESSIO
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-response-in-illinois-a-divide-seems-to-be-forming/article_b798cf1c-fbe2-5f05-b4d6-f1dcf20c864a.html
KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Rep. Underwood announces $569 million in coronavirus funding for Illinois K-12 education
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/04/28/rep-underwood-announces-569-million-in-coronavirus-funding-for-illinois-k-12-education/a4em8xw/
NPR ILLINOIS
— Testing Could Unlock A Return To Normal Life, But Obstacles Persist – PHILIP EWING & ELENA MOORE
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/testing-could-unlock-return-normal-life-obstacles-persist#stream/0
FOX ILLINOIS
— UN chief: Use pandemic to ‘rebuild our world for the better’ – AP (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want to use the pandemic to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/un-chief-use-pandemic-to-rebuild-our-world-for-the-better
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Virus, stalled economy raise Democratic hopes to take Senate.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/virus-stalled-economy-raise-democratic-hopes-to-take-senate
CENTER SQUARE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use pot to demonize, denigrate, and condemn those in law enforcement as being racists.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/aclu-report-finds-racial-disparity-in-marijuana-arrests-in-illinois/article_50c1f3fa-88bc-11ea-ac0a-2331749e51f3.html
DAILY ILLINI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus against Trump.
https://dailyillini.com/showcase/2020/04/28/opinion-coronavirus-trumps-election/
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Reick Asks for Input on Pritzker’s Executive Order
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/reick-asks-for-input-on-pritzkers-executive-order/
— Interviews with State Rep. Darren Bailey, the Man Who So Upset Governor JB Pritzker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/interviews-with-state-rep-darell-bailey-the-man-who-so-upset-governor-jb-pritzker/
— Judge Michael Chmiel’s Coronavirus Identity Decision Reverberates Across the Nation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/judge-michael-chmiels-coronavirus-identity-decision-reverberates-across-the-nation/
— McHenry County Hit with Freedom of Information Violation Suit for Denial of Information about Electronic Building Entrance and Exit Data for Jack Franks’ Patronage Employees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/mchenry-county-hilt-with-freedom-of-information-violation-suit/
— Wilcox Urges Governor to Call Legislature into Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/wilcox-urges-governor-to-call-legislature-into-session/
— McConchie Thinks General Assembly Should Meet
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/mcconchie-thinks-general-assembly-should-meet/
— Water Skiing in Danger from Pritzker’s New Executive Order
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/water-skiing-in-danger-from-pritzkers-new-executive-order/
ILLINOIS LEAKS
— US Attorney General Barr issues Memorandum to all US Attorneys – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/us-attorney-general-barr-issues-memorandum-to-all-us-attorneys/
— Gov. Pritzker’s EO: Masks and guns – the rest of the story – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/gov-pritzkers-eo-masks-and-guns-the-rest-of-the-story/
— IDPH Administrative rules are the law of the land, not the Governor – Why are plans and established rules not being followed? – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/idph-administrative-rules-are-the-law-of-the-land-not-the-governor-why-are-plans-and-established-rules-not-being-followed/
CAPITOL FAX
— 2,219 new cases, 144 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/2219-new-cases-144-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker goes off on Bailey: “This ruling only applies to one person, because it was only ever about one person” – Dr. Ezike talks hospitalization data, recovery rates – Explains power of local health authorities – Denies that stay at home order is a quarantine order – Explains how multiple EOs issued during floods – Rep. Cabello filing lawsuit today? Pritzker responds: “shameful acts on the parts of these partisan actors” – Dr. Ezike talks about caution fatigue – Trying to spin up contact tracing – Talks again about antibody testing – Asked whether he’s contemptuous of the judiciary, Pritzker says it’s a “ridiculous question” and has “great respect” for judiciary – Explains federal blood donation law – Says no partisan divide, just people taking “political advantage” – Tax relief “in the works” – Dr. Ezike explains danger of opening public swimming pools – Addresses lack of testing at Bloomington site – Doesn’t disclose any backup plans for lawsuit – Expresses condolences to Trib reporter – Says more National Guard involvement likely
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/pritzker-goes-off-on-bailey-this-ruling-only-applies-to-one-person-because-it-was-only-ever-about-one-person/
— A quick COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/a-quick-covid-19-roundup/
— Pritzker goes off on Bailey: “This ruling only applies to one person, because it was only ever about one person” – Dr. Ezike talks hospitalization data, recovery rates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/pritzker-goes-off-on-bailey-this-ruling-only-applies-to-one-person-because-it-was-only-ever-about-one-person/
— McConnell walks back bankruptcy talk, sticks to pension guns, floats tort reform
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/mcconnell-walks-back-bankruptcy-talk-sticks-to-pension-guns-floats-tort-reform/
— About that poll the governor mentioned
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/about-that-poll-the-governor-mentioned/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dictator Trump, enemy of the press, hurt by openness to press Trump’s public musing about disinfectant and sunshine on live TV was unforgettable – Charles Hurt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/27/dictator-trump-enemy-of-the-press-hurt-by-openness/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Shredded the Constitution’: Illinois judge rules against governor’s stay-at-home extension – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/shredded-the-constitution-illinois-judge-rules-against-governors-stay-at-home-extension
FOX NEWS
— Trump touts states opening ‘safely & quickly’ from coronavirus lockdowns – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-touts-states-opening-safely-quickly
GOPUSA
— Howard Stern Encourages Trump Supporters To Get Together And Drink Disinfectants
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88131
— Trump Accuses Fox News Of ‘Being Fed Democrat Talking Points’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88134
— It’s Come To Pass: Workers Prefer Windfall Over Wages
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88136
— Anthony Fauci Should Explain ‘$3.7 Million To The Wuhan Laboratory’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88147
BREITBART
— China: ‘Incompetent’ U.S. politicians spreading lies amid COVID-19 – UPI
https://www.breitbart.com/news/china-incompetent-u-s-politicians-spreading-lies-amid-covid-19/
CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Are You Ready To Sue Red China For Your Wuhan Virus Losses?
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32405
NEWSMAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “We’re All Stuck in Donald Trump’s Nightmare.”
https://www.newsmax.com/margaretcarlson/fauci-birx-hydroxychloroquine-lysol/2020/04/28/id/965075/
NEWS BUSTERS
— 611 Dead Babies in 1 Week: ‘NYT’ Touts the Benefits of ‘TelAbortion’ During Pandemic – Gabriel Hays
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/gabriel-hays/2020/04/28/611-dead-babies-1-week-nyt-touts-benefits-telabortion-during
TOWNHALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Anti-Lockdown Protests are Grounded in White Privilege.”
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/28/vox-these-anti-lockdown-protests-are-grounded-in-white-privilege-n2567783
FEDERALIST
— MSNBC Lies About Trump’s Coronavirus Response An MSNBC article about the White House’s early response to coronavirus ignores all of the White House’s early response. – David Marcus
https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/28/msnbc-lies-about-trumps-coronavirus-response/
TEA PARTY
— Police Arrest Concealed Carry Permit Holder At Reopen America Rally
https://www.teaparty.org/watch-police-arrest-concealed-carry-permit-holder-at-reopen-america-rally-437281/
— Fox News Dumps Diamond & Silk For Allegedly Promoting ‘Conspiracy Theories’ About Coronavirus
https://www.teaparty.org/pathetic-fox-news-dumps-diamond-silk-for-allegedly-promoting-conspiracy-theories-about-coronavirus-437278/
PATRIOT DAILY
— The Media Says Snitching On Your Neighbor Is Good Unless They Are A Minority, Then You’re Racist – Daniel Gooseman
https://thepatriotdaily.com/national/the-media-says-snitching-on-your-neighbor-is-good-unless-they-are-a-minority-then-youre-racist/
PATRIOT POST
— Barr Sets DOJ Upon States Infringing on Civil Rights The AG believes Americans’ freedoms are unduly restricted by some state and local authorities. – Thomas Gallatin
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70263-barr-sets-doj-upon-states-infringing-on-civil-rights
— Bigger Government Is Always Here to Stay With every crisis, government grows. When the crisis is over, it never shrinks. – Lewis Morris
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70242-bigger-government-is-always-here-to-stay-2020-04-28
POLITICO
— Trump suggests federal bailout for states could hinge on sanctuary city policies – MYAH WARD
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/28/trump-states-bailout-sanctuary-cities-215507
THE HILL
— Conservative Republicans say COVID spending must consider growing debt – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/495009-conservative-republicans-say-covid-spending-must-consider-growing-debt
— Trump voices support for Diamond and Silk after Fox News reportedly parts ways with duo – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/495017-trump-voices-support-for-diamond-and-silk-after-fox-news-reportedly-parts-ways
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump made ‘America first’ in coronavirus deaths.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/494995-trump-made-america-first-in-coronavirus-deaths-charges-democratic-super-pac
CNN
— Trump tells governors to ‘seriously consider and maybe get going’ on opening schools – Betsy Klein
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/politics/trump-governors-call/index.html
MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters ask “Why did Trump downplay warnings on coronavirus?”
https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/why-did-trump-downplay-warnings-on-coronavirus-82668101563
NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s Response to Virus Reflects a Long Disregard for Science. The president’s Covid-19 response has extended the administration’s longstanding practice of undermining scientific expertise for political purposes.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/climate/trump-coronavirus-climate-science.html
— Businesses Seek Sweeping Shield From Pandemic Liability Before They Reopen A new legal and political front is coming into view as the nation starts to ease public health limits that have crippled the economy: Will business owners fear lawsuits and stay closed anyway? – Jim Tankersley and Charlie Savage
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/business/businesses-coronavirus-liability.html
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump continues to refuse to accept the deadliness of the coronavirus pandemic.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/28/trump-continues-refuse-accept-deadlines-coronavirus-pandemic/
NEW YORK POST
— Gov. Cuomo plays blame game for coronavirus’ American invasion – Bernadette Hogan and Aaron Feis (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want only Trump to be blamed for coronavirus.)
https://nypost.com/2020/04/28/cuomo-plays-blame-game-for-coronavirus-american-invasion/
USA TODAY
— ‘I love Diamond & Silk’: Trump stands by controversial supporters who promoted coronavirus conspiracies – William Cummings
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/28/trump-defends-diamond-and-silk-despite-coronavirus-conspiracies/3039249001/
BLOOMBERG
— Virus Test Shortages Undermine Drive to Restart U.S. Economy – Emma Court and Olivia Carville
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-04-28/virus-testing-shortages-undermine-drive-to-restart-u-s-economy
FORBES
— Nice $200,000 Pensions If You Can Get Them. Bailout Time? – William Baldwin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/baldwin/2020/04/28/nice-200000-pensions-if-you-can-get-them-bailout-time/#64872ad5eb68
BUSINESS WIRE
— COVID-19 Shifts Global Consumer Behavior In 2020 and Beyond
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/covid-19-shifts-global-consumer-110100434.html
DAILY MAIL
— Trump spends a total of two hours attacking the media and Democrats plus 45 minutes praising his coronavirus response over 35 daily press briefings – but just 4.5 minutes on condolence for victims, analysis reveals – CHRIS DYER
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8264891/Two-hours-media-attacks-45-minutes-self-congratulation-Trumps-coronavirus-briefings.html
ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 816 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $467,500
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/816-Golf-Ln-Wheaton-IL-60189/4447738_zpid/
