This week's program focuses on the changes we're seeing as a result of the coronavirus. From how schools operate to customers panic buying at grocery stores. We're all feeling stressed during this time and we'll hear some ideas on how to cope with anxiety. That and more on this week's Statewide.

On this episode of Statewide, the spread of the coronavirus is dominating the headlines and causing numerous cancellations and other changes. We'll learn about some of those. Also, does wearing a mask help? We'll hear from experts. And an author of a new book on Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address talks about the importance of that speech and those who were in attendance that day in 1865. Those stories and more on Statewide.

On this episode of Statewide, we hear how one Illinois town has fared since a major employer left. Galesburg lost more than 1500 jobs in 2004 when a Maytag plant closed. We learn about a service broadcasting sports events specifically for the blind. And the number of people leaving the state has local governments working to find ways to reverse the trend. That and more on Statewide.

On the latest episode of Statewide, a new report examines the past and present of corruption in both Chicago and the State of Illinois. It also ranks them compared to other governments throughout the country. Spoiler alert: it's not a pretty picture. How are college students viewing this election season and what questions do they have for candidates? And despite the same pressures faced by the newspaper industry as a whole, some individuals are making an effort to keep student papers keep

Cities are finding a way to improve high crime areas is to have police develop ties with residents. In Peoria, a program where officers live in the neighborhoods has proven successful and is expanding. We have a report. And we learn what Governor J.B. Pritzker said during his budget address. Pritzker used the opportunity to also push for a graduated income tax. That and more on Statewide.

As the northern Illinois community of Aurora marks the one year anniversary of a deadly workplace shooting at the Henry Pratt Company, we find out how the city is remembering the lives lost that day. The gunman in that shooting had his firearm license revoked years earlier, but his weapons were never confiscated. That has put more focus on getting guns away from individuals who are prohibited from having them. We have a report. And we hear the perspectives of two law enforcement officials, from

High schools promote a four year college degree to students, often placing less priority on other options like vocational training, two year degrees and more. We learn about a program in one community that is working to explain the different choices. More colleges and universities are making standardized test scores from the ACT and SAT scores optional when it comes to admissions. And we get a lesson on coyotes and why more are showing up in urban areas. That and more on this episode of

We'll find out why tearing down old structures doesn't have to mean sending a lot of material to the landfill. Deconstruction is a process of salvage and re-use. Hear how one city is embracing that approach. We'll talk with some Springfield area artists who put a face on the issue of homelessness. And we have a conversation about an effort to teach and celebrate statesmanship. Those stories and more on this week's Statewide.

There is still a lot of optimism regarding hemp as a cash crop in Illinois and other states. But the first year since it became legal to grow shows there is still a lot of work to be done. We'll hear from some farmers. Are people from the midwest nicer than those in other parts of the country? And how can you you measure it? Those stories and more on this episode of Statewide.