Illinois Public Media News

With everything from schools to music venues closed because of coronavirus, musicians, choirs and artists are doing what everyone else has done to stay connected, go virtual.

Many businesses across the state have been forced to adapt due to the statewide stay-at-home order; however, essential workers must still go to work and are at risk of getting sick.

Governor J.B. Pritzker extended the stay-at-home order to April 30 in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The state general assembly has not been able to meet for four weeks now and with the extention of the stay at home order this could go on for much longer. 

With the stay-at-home order in Illinois, many of us have been looking for some new activities around the house, or maybe out in the garden. Two expert gardeners offered advice for amateur or first time growers.

The coronavirus pandemic has created a slew of financial challenges for people across the country. In Illinois, roughly 130,000 people have filed for unemployment benefits in the last few weeks. We talked with two experts about how to save money.

The farmers market season will soon get underway. Illinois farmers are concerned Stay At Home Orders and social distancing may keep customers away.

On Today's 21st: The coronavirus is affecting every part of the Illinois economy including farmers who sell to local markets. We heard how they’re coping with shelter-in-place orders.

Iowa is among the states with the fewest COVID-19 cases, but it still has over 175 confirmed cases and the total increases every day. The state’s...