Messages To 2020 Graduates
To celebrate 2020 graduates, we’ve compiled a few graduation messages from virtual ceremonies around Illinois.
Illinois Public Media News
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WILL Newscast
Are Illinois Prisoners Receiving Enough COVID-19 Protection?
A survey of Illinois prisoners in the Department of Corrections indicates that almost half of the inmates have not received access to cleaning materials from IDOC to sanitize their cells from COVID-19. Meanwhile, a group of educators donated tens of thousands of dollars worth of hand sanitizer and soap to IDOC help inmates protect themselves from the coronavirus. But some inmates and their loved ones say prisoners have yet to benefit from this donation.
The 21st—Tuesday, June 9, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk about how sewers can help predict future COVID-19 outbreaks, how to safely film and interact with police during protests and the role reading plays in understanding race.
How To Film Police Misconduct Safely & Ethically
What are your rights when it comes to recording police? And how do you do it safely, and ethically? The 21st talked with a non-profit organization that supports the use of video and technology to protect and defend human rights.
George Floyd, Whose Death Ignited A Social Justice Movement, To Be Buried In Houston
George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His family's private service Tuesday follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners.