ABC7
— Pritzker extends IL stay-at-home-order to April 30 as COVID-19 cases spike
to nearly 6K – Jessica D’Onofrio and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-extends-illinois-stay-at-home-order-to-april-30/6064963/
— Coronavirus Chicago: Downtown hotel rooms set aside for first responders,
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/downtown-hotel-rooms-set-aside-for-first-responders-mayor-lightfoot-says/6065678/
NBC5
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through April, Pritzker Announces The
statewide stay-at-home order was initially issued from March 21 to April 7
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-stay-at-home-order-expected-to-be-extended-sources/2247274/
— Read Pritzker’s Full Statement Announcing Illinois Stay-at-Home Order
Extension Pritzker also detailed what the extension means for Illinois schools
and students.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/read-pritzkers-full-statement-announcing-illinois-stay-at-home-order-extension/2247976/
— Coronavirus Cases Spike to Nearly 6K, with 99 Deaths as Illinois
Stay-at-Home Order Extended Illinois stay-at-home order is now in effect until
April 30
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-cases-spike-to-nearly-6000-with-99-fatalities-as-stay-at-home-order-extended/2247921/
CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Extends ‘Stay At Home’ Order And COVID-19 School Closings
Through The End Of April – Dana Kozlov and Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/31/governor-jb-pritzker-to-extend-stay-at-home-order-coronavirus-covid-19/
— Coronavirus By The Numbers: Among The States With The Most COVID-19 cases,
Illinois Trails Other States In Tests Per Capita – Christopher Hacker
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/coronavirus-by-the-numbers-among-the-states-with-the-most-covid-19-cases-illinois-trails-other-states-in-tests-per-capita/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 5,994 COVID-19 cases in Illinois as death toll reaches 99
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/5994-covid-19-cases-in-illinois-as-death-toll-reaches-99
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— County finances to suffer one-two punch as coronavirus patients ‘swamp the
health care system’ “This is a two-fold impact on our health care system,”
Preckwinkle said. “One is the effect that we can’t do elective surgeries, and
the other is that we’re going to have considerably more patients in our
hospitals who are uninsured and require intensive services.” – Rachel
Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/31/21201863/cook-county-finances-health-systems-preckwinkle-coronavirus-patients-covid-19
— Hotel Essex will offer free rooms, parking, meals to exhausted
first-responders Jim Tracy, president of the firefighters union, called the
rooms a “huge relief” to members caring for young children or elderly parents
or grandparents. Police union president Kevin Graham, while grateful, said more
rooms are needed. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/31/21201601/coronavirus-first-responders-hotel-essex-rooms
— White House looking into broader use of masks Dr. Anthony Fauci said the
task force first wants to make sure that such a move wouldn’t take away from
the supply of masks available to health care workers. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/31/21201670/white-house-broader-use-of-masks-medical-supplies-healthcare-workers-anthony-fauci
— Our children will need much more than remote learning to get back on track
in school Summer school, longer school days and a longer year should all be on
the table. We also need a plan to close the digital divide. – Robin Steans
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/31/21201599/our-children-will-need-much-more-than-remote-learning-to-get-back-on-track-in-school
— I’m a parent and a teacher. Remote learning should worry us all Even with a
masters’ degree in education and 16 years in the field, I know I am only half
as adequate as my children’s actual teachers. – Gina Caneva
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/31/21201888/im-a-parent-and-a-teacher-remote-learning-should-worry-us-all-gina-caneva-opinions
— Ignore the mixed messages and wear that mask We are learning that masks can
provide a measure of protection from the coronavirus if used properly. And the
CDC may soon reverse itself and encourage people to wear face coverings during
the pandemic. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/31/21200144/coronavirus-covid-19-masks-wear-cdc-pritzker-trump-public-health-virus-face-cough-sneeze
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Think the stay-home restrictions are tough now? They could get tougher –
Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-coronavirus-stay-home-chicago-germany-20200331-7yl3zembi5aqrbe7sht3llacka-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Would removing Trump’s live
coronavirus briefings make him worse?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-trump-coronavirus-briefings-alcindor-page-20200331-eyhmxvyhtne6xara44dypmeoha-story.html
— Suburban Chicago newspaper chain, 22nd Century Media, folds amid coronavirus
ad drought – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-newspaper-publisher-folds-20200331-dofsnsua2bfb5cthcxpmfrucge-story.html
— Joe Biden faces a huge cash gap with Trump and must close it virtually –
SHANE GOLDMACHER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-joe-biden-donald-trump-election-20200331-sokwpybprvddvjznufcbkluhta-story.html
— Another person stricken with coronavirus at Willowbrook nursing home has
died. DuPage County death toll is at 10. – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-death-willowbrook-nursing-home-20200331-bn4rz5aajndsxhdtk37yyagta4-story.html
— Northwestern, University of Illinois hospitals taking part in global trial
of the drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-treatment-study-chicago-hospitals-20200331-hcwnipydhvhwfcp2sfzamcl5x4-story.html
— Delayed weed dispensary openings, curbside pot pickup: Coronavirus is
forcing the state’s marijuana industry to adapt – Ally Marotti (DIERSEN: Pot is
a vice. Its use should not be promoted.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-marijuana-dispensaries-20200331-hfonjug44jawtjvgpzcoqk6ism-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Aurora mayor fighting COVID-19: ‘I will beat this’ – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200331/aurora-mayor-fighting-covid-19-i-will-beat-this
— Where to find county-by-county and maybe even suburb-by-suburb COVID-19 data
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200331/where-to-find-county-by-county-and-maybe-even-suburb-by-suburb-covid-19-data
— Cook County court cases postponed, videoconferencing expanded – Barbara
Vitello
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200330/cook-county-court-cases-postponed-videoconferencing-expanded
— 937 new cases of COVID-19, 26 more deaths. Pritzker extends stay-at-home
order through April 30 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200331/news/200339822
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker extends stay-at-home order through April The governor takes another
step to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-extends-stay-home-order-through-april
WGN RADIO
— Rubio specifies journalists for ‘glee’ in virus deaths – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/entertainment-news/rubio-specifies-journalists-for-glee-in-virus-deaths/
ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Hanley edges Gill in Winnebago County State’s Attorney GOP primary – Ken
DeCoster
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200331/hanley-edges-gill-in-winnebago-county-states-attorney-gop-primary
SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 10th COVID-19-related death; 27 new cases
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/03/31/dupage-county-reports-10th-covid-19-related-death-27-news-cases/aj6r9bq/
FOX NEWS ILLINOIS
— Campaigning in the age of the coronavirus – KRISTINE FRAZAO
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/campaigning-in-the-age-of-the-coronavirus
WILLIAM KELLY
— Il Gov’s Coronavirus Response Prompts Online Petition to “Quarantine
Pritzker’
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/quarantine-pritzker
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— DuPage & Lake County Health Departments Provide Covid-19 Geographic
Data, McHenry County Won’t
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/31/dupage-county-health-department-provides-covid-19-geographic-data/
— 2021 Tax Bills Can Be 2.3% Higher Under the Real Estate Tax Cap
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/31/2021-tax-bills-can-be-2-3-higher-under-the-real-estate-tax-cap/
— Skillicorn Gloats about Defeat of Statewide Plastic Bag Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/31/skillicorn-gloats-about-defeat-of-statewide-plastic-bag-bill/
CAPITOL FAX
— Ethics/lobbying commission misses deadline
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/31/ethicslobbying-commission-misses-deadline/
— Stay at home order extended
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/31/stay-at-home-order-extended/
— 937 new cases, 26 new deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/31/937-new-cases-26-new-deaths/
— Pritzker talks ICU and ventilator availability – Extends stay at home order
to April 30 – Thumbs down on piecemeal approach – Talks prisons – Warns
hospitals must accept prisoners – Speaks to students – Lightfoot: “I fully
support” governor’s actions – IL survey: 48 percent have recovered – AFL-CIO
wants OHSA action – Asked about when it will end – Nurses claim disposal
thermometer shortage – No power to allow rent control – Supports more mail-in
ballots, but needs GA to reconvene – Says businesses want to work out
differences with workers – Not enough unemployment money, but feds are
providing $ – Wants nursing and medical students licensed
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/31/pritzker-talks-icu-and-ventilator-availability/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Sailors do not need to die’: Captain begs for help as coronavirus cripples
USS Roosevelt – Ben Wolfgang
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/31/captain-begs-help-coronavirus-grips-uss-roosevelt-/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Fauci: Guidance for everyone to wear masks under ‘very serious
consideration’ – Caitlin Yilek
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/fauci-guidance-for-everyone-to-wear-masks-under-very-serious-consideration
GOPUSA
— Why Do Elected Officials Dismiss Positive Information About Coronavirus
Pandemic?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86808
— The NY Times Blames Evangelicals For The Spread Of Covid-19
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86847
— Bill De Blasio: NYC Churches Caught Holding Services During Coronavirus May
Be ‘Permanently’ Closed
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86873
— House Judiciary Panel Pressures William Barr To Release Federal Inmates Amid
Coronavirus Pandemic
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86889
DAILY CALLER
— Pelosi Considering Coronavirus Stimulus Package That Would Offer Tax Rebates
For Wealthy – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/31/nancy-pelosi-coronavirus-covid-19-stimulus-tax-rebates-wealthy-salt-cap/
FEDERALIST
— Media And Government Officials Told Americans Not To Wear Masks. They Were
Wrong Our officials’ lies have now damaged both the public’s trust in any
future top-down guidance, and backfired on their efforts to ‘flatten the
curve.’ – Madeline Osburn
https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/31/media-and-government-officials-told-americans-not-to-wear-masks-they-were-wrong/
HOT AIR
— Pelosi Floats New Stimulus Plan: Rolling Back SALT Cap
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2020/03/pelosi-floats-new-stimulus-plan-rolling-back-salt-cap/
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Will the Second Amendment Survive Coronavirus? – STEPHEN P. HALBROOK
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/03/coronavirus-second-amendment-protect-constitution-during-crisis/
THE HILL
— Trump tells Americans to brace for ‘very, very painful two weeks’ – BRETT
SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/490492-trump-tells-americans-to-prepare-for-very-very-painful-two-weeks
— U.S. surpasses China in official coronavirus deaths – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/490359-us-surpasses-china-in-official-coronavirus-deaths
— Coronavirus recession will hit low-wage workers hardest – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/490429-coronavirus-recession-will-hit-low-wage-workers-hardest
CNN
— CNN anchor Chris Cuomo diagnosed with coronavirus; he will continue working
from home – Brian Stelter
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/31/media/chris-cuomo-coronavirus/index.html
NEW YORK TIMES
— Wall Street Had Its Worst Month Since 2008 The S&P 500 fell 12.5 percent
in March.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/business/coronavirus-stock-market-updates.html
WASHINGTON POST
— As national parks remain open during a pandemic, seven workers are now
infected – Darryl Fears, Juliet Eilperin and Dino Grandoni
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/03/31/national-parks-coronavirus/
— Dow caps worst-ever first quarter with a more than 400-point slide – Jacob
Bogage
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/31/stocks-markets-today-coronavirus/
— White House task force projects 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in U.S., even with
mitigation efforts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/31/coronavirus-latest-news/
COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW
— Who are the conservative journalists? – Anthony Nadler, A.J. Bauer, and
Magda Konieczna (DIERSEN: Ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in
2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted
that I am not a journalist because I am conservative. Further, they stress that
I am not paid for what I do as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor, that I do not have a
degree in journalism, and that neither GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails nor www.gopillinois.com contain
advertising or pictures. Further, they stress the many ways in which the
following treat me like I am not a journalist: past and present a) leaders of
the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central
Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County,
and Illinois and b) activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders,
major donors, political consultants, etc. who claim to be religious,
conservative, and/or Republican. The aforesaid treat me like I am not a journalist
a) because they cannot manipulate me or dominate me, b) because I refuse to
serve as one of their operatives or dupes, c) because they are anti-religious,
anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican, and/or d) because they want to curry
favor with the Illinois Democrat Party, DuPage County Democrat Party, Milton
Township Democrat Party, Capitol Fax, Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Chicago
Sun-Times, those who I have sued, etc.)
https://www.cjr.org/tow_center/conservative-news-work-ethnography.php
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Overwhelmingly Endorse Coronavirus Aid Package. Expect More to Come.
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/voters_overwhelmingly_endorse_coronavirus_aid_package_expect_more_to_come
