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Housing Issues Compounded by COVID-19 Pandemic
Housing was already expensive for many Illinoisans. But for some, the coronavirus pandemic has made a tough situation into a crisis.
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The 21st—Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Today on The 21st: COVID-19 and housing, whether remote working is here to stay, and the struggle of addiction-aid organizations during the pandemic.
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Ask The Newsroom: COVID-19 Q&A With Local Public Health Officials And Medical Doctors
WILL and Illinois Newsroom hosted a “COVID-19 Q&A” Facebook Live discussion on Thursday, May 14, which gave people the opportunity to ask questions of our panel of local public health officials and medical experts.
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As Stay-at-Home Restrictions Ease, How to Stay Safe?
Infectious disease expert Dr. Susan Bleasdale on what is and isn't safe as stay-at-home restrictions begin to ease.
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Illinois Legislature to Meet for First Time in Months
Members of the Illinois General Assembly are set to return to Springfield this week, with an agenda limited to a relatively narrow set of issues: the COVID-19 pandemic, the state budget, the election later this year, and a few other topics. We talk to a Democrat and a Republican about what they're expecting.
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Reporter Roundtable: CDC Concerned Fewer Children Are Receiving Vaccinations; The Road Ahead For Illinois Restaurants
On Monday's reporter roundtable, we speak with Dana Vollmer from Peoria Public Radio about why some doctors are concerned parents are delaying vaccines for their children amid the coronavirus pandemic. We also check in with Ashok Selvam, senior editor at Eater Chicago to hear when restaurants in the state could begin to reopen and discuss the challenges that lay ahead for the state's service industry.
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The 21st—Monday, May 18, 2020
Today on The 21st: we check in with reporters from around the state, preview the state legislative session that starts this week, and talk to an infectious disease expert about how to stay safe when stay-at-home restrictions are lifted.
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Ask The Newsroom: Restore Illinois Explained, Dental Care Reopening And More
The Illinois Newsroom team is answering questions from listeners to navigate this unprecedented time. Have a question you want answered? Ask here
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Encore: Picking Up A Hobby While Staying At Home
For those with a little extra time on their hands, writer Elizabeth Segran says 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.
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Encore: The Show Must Go On: Music Students Conduct Virtual Performances
For music students, end-of-year recitals and concerts are not only celebratory milestones, but often are also mandatory requirements to earn degrees.
