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The 21st Show

In a recent racial analysis, Black Chicagoans are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

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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

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.

The 21st Show

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. 

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A Quincy, Illinois company was not on the radar of a lot of hospitals until about 2-months ago when the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States like a tidal wave.  

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As of Tuesday morning there have been more than 130,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York. That's compared to the more than 12,200 in Illinois. First responders from central Illinois are in New York City to help.

The 21st Show

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.

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Due to the coronavirus, gyms across the state, and the country, have been closed and classes have had to go virtual. But one of the activities that has not changed is going on a run outdoors, as long as you maintain a six-foot radius from the other runners on the path.

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Many communities are struggling during this time, whether it be from economic uncertainty or the ever-growing threat of the coronavirus. However, most American's said they feel optimistic according to a national survey by Public Agenda.

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Illinois requested 4,000 ventilators from the federal government but only received a fraction according to Governor J.B. Pritzker on CNN’s “State of The Union.”