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The 21st—Thursday, April 9, 2020

On today's The 21st, many businesses are closed or changing operations because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Illinois truck drivers are still on the road. We checked in with a trucker, and an association that represents truck stops and travel centers.

The 21st Show

Child Abuse Going Unreported During Stay-At-Home Order

Calls to the Illinois Child Abuse Hotline have declined by half since the start of the coronavirus pandemic but advocates say that the child abuse is not decreasing but the mandtory reporters aren’t interacting with children as much.

The 21st Show

The 21st—Wednesday, April 8, 2020

On Today's 21st: With more people staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic, calls to child abuse hotlines are down. But advocates say that is not a good sign.

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The 21st Show

Picking Up A Hobby While Staying At Home

Even in this very dark period of COVID-19, people are finding ways to connect with loved ones, and some of us are fortunate to have a little extra time to focus on hobbies at home. For some, a new hobby is a great way to add structure to the day, find a bit of distraction, and even explore aspects of our identity. 

The 21st Show

The 21st—Tuesday, April 7, 2020

On Today's 21st: we talk with an Illinois first responder on the ground in New York City; the owner of a Qunicy company in high demand for PPE; and learn why this the perfect time to learn a new hobby or practice an old one.