News Around Illinois - March 11, 2020
The latest headlines from around The 21st state from WILL's Illinois Newsroom.
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Ask The Newsroom: Confusion Over Masks And Coronavirus Protection
This week, The 21st show is answering listener questions about the coronavirus.
Previewing Illinois’ 15th And 17th Congressional Races
One week ahead of the Illinois primary, several congressional races in the state are being closely watched, including Illinois' 15th and 17th districts.
Illinois Poet Laureates On Making Poetry More Accessible
Illinois has been home to some of the greatest American poets -- from Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for literature, to Carl Sandburg.
Preparing For COVID-19: The Difference Paid Sick Leave Can Make
The coronavirus has spread to 35 states. But most of them, including Illinois, don’t require employers to provide paid sick leave.