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Illinois breaks its early voting record six days before Election Day. Today we have an update from the Illinois Board of Elections. Also, find out how you can help combat the national poll worker shortage.
The 21st talks with Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker about the growing number of COVID cases in Illinois, the graduated income tax proposal and other topics.
The 21st spoke with an epidemiologist and an assistant professor of preventive medicine to discuss strategies to celebrate Halloween safely this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Some recent studies indicate that COVID-19 may have been circulating around the country earlier than we previously thought, and much earlier than when lockdown measures were put in place. The 21st spoke with two scientists about how early coronavirus may have started spreading in Illinois.
The stresses of the coronavirus pandemic have made the problem of domestic violence worse. The 21st talked with organizations who are there to help people escape. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline at 877-TO-END DV or 1-877-863-6338
