Interview: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza
The competition among states for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies has led to some unusual adventures among employees of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
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WILL Newscast
The 21st—Wednesday, April 15, 2020
On today's 21st, we check in with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, get an update on how COVID-19 might be affecting state government finances, and speak with Illinois stylists and salon owners about how they're navigating the crisis.
Shuttered Libraries Find Ways to Serve Communities Virtually
Last month when libraries closed across Illinois, it meant more than just a loss of reading material. We hear about some of the ways that libraries are continuing to try to serve their communities.
Illinois Communities Documenting Life During COVID-19
Empty restaurants, face masks at the grocery store, shouting to neighbors from a safe social distance — we’re living in strange times, and the Illinois State Museum wants your help documenting it.
Farmers Struggle with Surpluses as Consumers See Empty Shelves
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we’re buying less food from restaurants and more from the grocery store. That’s meant headaches and surpluses for farmers, as they struggle to meet consumers where they are.
