The 21st—Thursday, March 26, 2020
On Today's 21st: How do we talk to the people in our life, whether a loved one or a stranger, when we feel like they aren’t taking rules around social distancing seriously? We got advice from a psychologist.
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WATCH: White House To Hold Coronavirus Briefing Amid Rescue Bill Uncertainty
The White House's pandemic task force is scheduled to convene another briefing on Wednesday afternoon amid a tense denouement for legislation aimed at helping an economy poleaxed by the disaster.
The 21st—Wednesday, March 25, 2020
On Today's 21st: We heard from two University of Illinois students who went home to Wuhan, China about life under lockdown there and what we may be able to expect here.
University of Illinois Students Talk About Being On Lockdown In Wuhan
In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, Illinois schools are closed and Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a stay-at-home order. That's a familiar scenario for two University of Illinois students from Wuhan, China. They went home for Christmas break in December 2019 and haven’t been able to return to classes in Champaign-Urbana.
Advocates Demand Illinois Release Youth From Juvenile Detention Centers Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Advocates and correctional officials are calling on Illinois and other states across the country to release youth from juvenile detention facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
