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Perspective: Are Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Orders Constitutional?
Despite mounting legal challenges, an expert on the Illinois Constitution says Gov. J.B. Pritzker is well within his authority to issue stay-at-home orders.
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Reporter Roundtable: COVID-19 in Illinois
As the weather warms and Illinois begins another week under stay-at-home orders, defiance is beginning to rise. Meanwhile, major outbreaks continue at nursing homes and large manufacturing facilities. We talk with reporters from around Illinois for the latest on COVID-19.
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The 21st—Monday, May 4, 2020
Today on The 21st: an update from reporters around the state on COVID-19, legal challenges to the governor's stay-at-home orders, how a business owner is struggling while closed, and Illinois connections in the new FX show Mrs. America.
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Chicago Singer-Songwriter V.V. Lightbody Finds Her Voice on Sophomore LP, ‘Make a Shrine or Burn It’
On the eve of her second solo album release, Chicago singer songwriter Vivian McConnell, otherwise known as V.V. Lightbody, joins us to talk about growing up in a musical family, the origins of “nap rock” and making a name for herself. Plus a performance, just for us.
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Instead of Canceling Weddings, Couples Turn to Technology to Tie the Knot
After having to cancel their California wedding, Rob Roberge and Gina Frangello were still able to get married in front of friends and family — by taking their wedding to Zoom.
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Relationships In a Pandemic: A Survival Guide
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a strain on many marriages and other domestic partnerships. But our guest, Eli Finkel, says while the average marriage will suffer, some relationships will benefit. He offers practical advice for making the best of a relationship in a crisis.
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The 21st—Thursday, April 30, 2020
Today on The 21st: relationship advice for a pandemic, a Zoom wedding, and an interview with Chicago singer-songwriter V.V. Lightbody.
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Nelson Algren’s ‘Voice of Conscience’ Echoes Today
Nelson Algren was once considered one of Chicago's — and America's — greatest writers, but he fell into relative obscurity before his death. We speak with biographer Colin Asher about his book, Never a Lovely So Real, which is just out in paperback.
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Interview: Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs
The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt many small businesses in Illinois. We speak with state Treasurer Mike Frerichs about a loan program that could offer some relief.
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The 21st—Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Today on The 21st: Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs on what his office is doing to try to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns, plus a conversation with Colin Asher, author of the Nelson Algren biography Never a Lovely So Real.
