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On Today's 21st: Over the weekend, Illinois surged past 11 thousand confirmed cases of COVID-19. Governor JB Pritzker says he thinks most people are doing the right thing, staying at home. Prtizker also says the state will need more ventilators to prepare for a worst case scenario. We spoke with an Illinois engineer whose team created a device meant to help.
Betsy Crosswhite says it felt like a punch in the gut when her son’s school closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus. That’s when she realized she would need to become her son Shane’s teacher and therapist.
Are you a former healthcare worker returning to help patients? Or are you, a family member or friend making PPE at home for first responders? Tell us what motivated you... send an email, a video or voice memo to talk@21stShow.org. We want to highlight Illinoisans making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic crisis..
Thousands of Americans have died from COVID-19, and many more still will. The elderly are especially vulnerable, as are people with underlying health...
While non-essential businesses remain closed statewide, many people are looking for new hobbies and creative outlets to explore, including baking.
