On this episode of Statewide, Governor J.B. Pritzker talks candidly about being in charge through a public health emergency and a near economic shutdown. We also find out more about restrictions on funerals during the pandemic. And an Illinois farmer tells us how agriculture is being affected. That and more on Statewide.

On this week's Statewide, a nurse talks about the the risk of being on the front lines of the coronavirus fight. "As a healthcare worker, I think we're resigning ourselves to the fact that we're probably going to get it and we hope it doesn't affect us," said Thomas McClure, who works for Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. We also learn about a project to document how Illinois residents are coping during COVID-19. And, a group of neighbors found a way to gather for a block party - while

On this episode, we hear from a man who has turned his fight with the coronavirus disease into an essay from his hospital room. We'll also hear how the state's manufacturers are switching gears to help with the COVID-19 response. And when tipped workers lose their source of income, some turn to sex work, both in-person and digital. Those stories and more on this week's Statewide.

A crisis can sometimes bring out the best in people. And it can also lead them to rise above and find ways to keep going. On this week's Statewide, we hear about volunteers working to help those on the front lines of health care, teachers working through obstacles to comntinue educating students and artists getting even more creative. Those stories and more on this show.

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.