The 21st—Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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.
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Picking Up A Hobby While Staying At Home
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.
Demand Increases For Quincy Company’s PPE Because of Pandemic
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.
Illinois Ambulance Service Dispatches Six To New York
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—Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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.