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Flint, Michigan is known for its water crisis, but the tap water problem is a more pervasive issue than it may seem. In East Moline, one home was found with 3,000 parts per billion of lead in it’s tap water. Other communities where dangerous levels of lead in tap water have been found include Rockford, Joliet, University Park, and Elgin, Illinois.
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In today's deep dive, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an effect on overall life expectancy rates in the U.S. It also seems to be widening the gap between Black and white Americans.
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Social distancing and the closure of non-essential businesses in March 2020 was especially difficult for those living with an intellectual disability. A set routine is important to their development of vocational, personal skills and mental health. But the COVID-19 vaccine offers hope for the future.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening Illinois’ teacher shortage. One in three teachers polled in a recent survey say they’re considering leaving the profession.
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In today's deep dive, Illinois Newsroom's Jim Meadows takes us to Rantoul, where residents are electing trustees by district for the first time, rather than at-large.
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In the first half of 2020, gun retailers saw the greatest increase in sales to Black customers. The 21st spoke to the president of the 761st Gun Club about what it’s like being a Black gun owner in Illinois and preserving the rights of gun ownership.
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The recent string of mass shootings across the country have reignited the debate about gun control. To speak more about the topic, The 21st was joined by a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
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In today's deep dive, a year into the pandemic, COVID-19 has put an enormous strain on the health care system, from the influxes of COVID patients to staffing shortages and budget crunches
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Therapists have seen an uptick in clients since the pandemic started. The 21st spoke with three guests about burnout among mental health workers and who’s taking care of them.
