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Illinois voters are deciding whether to approve a graduated income tax for the state — where wealthier people pay a higher rate. The 21st talked with a proponent and opponent of the proposal that's on the November 3 ballot.
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In today's deeper dive, a record number of Illinoisans are casting their ballots by mail in the November election. We’ll find out how those ballots are processed, and what ballot rejections could mean for election results.
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Illinois breaks its early voting record six days before Election Day. Today we have an update from the Illinois Board of Elections. Also, find out how you can help combat the national poll worker shortage.
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The 21st talks with Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker about the growing number of COVID cases in Illinois, the graduated income tax proposal and other topics.
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In today's deeper dive, stress caused by the pandemic can make people with addiction vulnerable to relapse, but some people getting treated for addiction prepared them for what was to come.
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The 21st spoke with an epidemiologist and an assistant professor of preventive medicine to discuss strategies to celebrate Halloween safely this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Some recent studies indicate that COVID-19 may have been circulating around the country earlier than we previously thought, and much earlier than when lockdown measures were put in place. The 21st spoke with two scientists about how early coronavirus may have started spreading in Illinois.
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In today's deeper dive, there have been three debates between the candidates in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, but none in the adjacent 15th District. Illinois Newsroom’s Jim Meadows tells us why.
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The stresses of the coronavirus pandemic have made the problem of domestic violence worse. The 21st talked with organizations who are there to help people escape. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline at 877-TO-END DV or 1-877-863-6338
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The 21st checks in with the associate director for news and public affairs at WSIU and a reporter from NPR Illinois to examine the recent surge in cases of COVID-19 across communities in Illinois.
