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In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
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What’s Next For Renters in Illinois?

According to the Census Bureau, about 6.5 Americans have fallen behind on their rent payments since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The national moratorium on evictions expired August 1. The 21st spoke to organizations around the state about what help is available for struggling tenants.

Should Masks Be Mandatory In Schools This Fall?

Some school districts across Illinois have decided masks will be optional for students and staff this fall, even though no one under age 12 is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Two doctors and a teacher took calls from parents about masking in schools.

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