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1. Pritzker announces largest single-day increase in COVID-19 deaths

Gov. JB Pritzker announced there have been 73 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, the largest single-day increase in Illinois so far. That brings the state’s total death toll to 380. There are also 1,287 new cases reported, bringing the total number of known cases to 13,549.

Pritzker also announced a member of the governor’s office has tested positive for COVID-19. The person started feeling unwell on March 26 and was sent home. Pritzker said he’s implemented a number of preventative measures, like temperature checks for people who are working from the Thompson Center. He said that no one else in the office has shown symptoms in the last 12 days. [WBEZ]

You can find a map of where Illinois infections have been reported here. [WBEZ]

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said today it will be a long time before businesses can reopen and life can resemble something close to normal.

The mayor said the state’s stay-at-home order, which lasts the entire month of April, is a “long way away” from being phased out. Lightfoot said the city and the state have yet to reach the peak of infections.

And with temperatures in the 70s today, Lightfoot again reminded people to stay home, adding that cops will be enforcing her order that the city’s lakefront and nearby parks remain closed. [Chicago Sun-Times]

Meanwhile, new statewide data show that 42% of COVID-19 deaths are black Illinoisans. The news comes after WBEZ found that black residents accounted for 70% of deaths reported in Chicago. [WBEZ]

Undocumented immigrants in Chicago are now eligible for relief funds and benefits under an order signed by Lightfoot. [Block Club Chicago]

In Cook County, the value of all residential and commercial properties will be reassessed, but tax bills won’t be affected until next year. [WBEZ]

2. Senate prepares to beef up funding for small-business relief program

Senate leaders are moving to boost funding for a $350-billion program aiding small businesses that are struggling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Paycheck Protection Program has been overwhelmed by demand and will need another $200 to $250 billion, according to Sen. Marco Rubio. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he wants a vote on the additional funding on Thursday. [Politico]

Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she wants another $1 trillion rescue package that would give Americans another round of stimulus checks. [AP]

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, the most powerful banker in the world, praised the federal government’s response to the pandemic, but he warned the U.S. faces a “bad recession.” [NPR]

3. Wisconsin voters head to polls during pandemic

Wisconsin is holding its primary election today after some last minute political drama. Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order yesterday to delay in-person voting until June 9, citing the spread of COVID-19. But the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the order.

The stakes in today’s primary are particularly high for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is behind former Vice President Joe Biden in the number of pledged delegates. [NPR]

Elsewhere in the U.S., New York saw its largest, single-day increase in COVID-19 deaths today, news that comes as the outbreak appeared to be leveling off. Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported that 731 people died, bringing the state’s total death toll to 5,489. But Cuomo said the rate of hospitalizations is decreasing. [New York Times]

A majority of the deaths reported in New York were men with underlying conditions, like hypertension and diabetes, according to state data. [USA Today]

Meanwhile, a forecasting model used by the White House suggests that states will see the peaks of infections sooner than previously believed, and far fewer hospital beds, ventilators and other equipment will be needed. But different models suggest otherwise. [Washington Post]

And many hospitals and governors say they’re still not getting enough federal help to slow the spread of COVID-19. [NPR]

Across the U.S., there have been more than 360,000 known cases reported and more than 10,000 deaths. Here’s a map tracking the spread of the coronavirus. [NPR]

4. China reports no COVID-19 deaths for 1st time since January

The hopeful news comes as Chinese officials prepare for the possibility of a second wave of infections. Borders have been closed to foreign travelers in an effort to avoid further outbreaks, and more than 1,000 asymptomatic patients are under medical observation.

But Beijing faces growing questions about the accuracy of information it shared about COVID-19’s impact in China. [BBC]

Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition has stabilized after he was admitted to an intensive care unit, said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who will lead the British government as Johnson remains hospitalized. [BBC]

Worldwide, there have been more than 1.4 million known cases and more than 80,000 deaths. [Johns Hopkins]

5. Trump adviser warned in January of the dangers posed by COVID-19

Peter Navarro, an economic adviser to President Trump, warned White House officials in late January that the coronavirus could kill half a million Americans and cost the U.S. trillions of dollars, reports Axios.

His memo, dated Jan. 29, came at a time when Trump publicly downplayed the risks of COVID-19 in the U.S.

An unnamed senior administration official told Axios they were skeptical of Navarro’s warnings because it “lacked any basis for its projections, which led some staff to worry that it could needlessly rattle markets and may not direct funding where it was truly needed.” [Axios]

Here’s what else is happening

• Oh hey, our website looks different. [WBEZ]
• Here’s a look at how Chicago’s Jewish community is preparing for Passover while following social distancing measures. [WBEZ]
• Looking for a movie to watch? Nerdette host Greta Johnsen talks to NPR film critic Bob Mondello. [NPR]
• Tracy Morgan talked about being in self-quarantine, and it is the best thing I’ve seen all day. [BuzzFeed]

Oh, and one more thing …

Have you reached that phase of self-quarantine where you’re like, “Man, there is nothing to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Hulu and Disney+”?

Allow me to introduce you to my good friend: the board game. Here’s a list of some great games to play, either by yourself, with your family or with your roommate. And yes, it includes Dungeons & Dragons. [Washington Post]

Tell me something good …

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But what questions do you have for me? Feel free to ask, and I might share the answers in this newsletter and on the show.

Mary asked yesterday what was my very first Dungeons & Dragons figurine. The first one that I painted solo without any help was a warrior named Werewolf Jones, who got cursed and became super hairy. He’s the older brother of my other character, the Twink Slayer, a pop-star bard who is like Troye Sivan meets Loki from the Marvel movies.

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