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The 21st Show

Many businesses across the state have been forced to adapt due to the statewide stay-at-home order; however, essential workers must still go to work and are at risk of getting sick.

The 21st Show

Governor J.B. Pritzker extended the stay-at-home order to April 30 in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The state general assembly has not been able to meet for four weeks now and with the extention of the stay at home order this could go on for much longer. 

The 21st Show

On Today's 21st: It’s been almost four weeks since the Illinois General Assembly last met. Like many other groups in Illinois, lawmakers are staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We talked to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon about what lawmakers might eventually do to address the crisis.

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The White House's coronavirus task force convened another briefing on Tuesday to detail the modeling and other data that compelled President Trump to extend virus countermeasures deeper into the spring.

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With the stay-at-home order in Illinois, many of us have been looking for some new activities around the house, or maybe out in the garden. Two expert gardeners offered advice for amateur or first-time growers.

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The coronavirus pandemic has created a slew of financial challenges for people across the country. In Illinois, roughly 130,000 people have filed for unemployment benefits in the last few weeks. We talked with two experts about how to save money.

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The farmers market season will soon get underway. Illinois farmers are concerned Stay At Home Orders and social distancing may keep customers away.

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On Today's 21st: The coronavirus is affecting every part of the Illinois economy including farmers who sell to local markets. We heard how they’re coping with shelter-in-place orders.

News Local/State

The White House's coronavirus task force convened another update on Monday as the magnitude of the disaster continued to yawn ever greater and the prospect for disruptions stretched further into the future

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Colleges and universities across Illinois have postponed or cancelled class for the remainder of the spring semester, but student journalists have continued their reporting the same way they have continued their classes -- remotely.