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July 09, 2020 Statewide: College Towns And The Coronavirus
On this week's episode, we examine the economic blow of students leaving college towns and the health risks associated with their planned return.
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July 02, 2020 Statewide: Stories Of The Enslaved In Illinois; A New Effort To Control And Utilize Asian Carp
On last week's program, we discussed the often unknown history of slavery in Illinois. Even more obscure are the personal stories of those enslaved in the state. This week, we shed some light on who they were and what they went through. Also, the invasive Asian Carp has infiltrated and thrived in several midwest waterways. A new plan to control and harvest the fish is getting underway. Those stories and more on this episdoe of Statewide.
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June 25, 2020 Statewide: Illinois' History Of Slavery; Can We Avoid A COVID-19 Setback?
As the state lifts more restrictions, moving to Phase Four of the Restore Illinois plan, there are worries about a spike in coronavirus cases. Hear what some experts are saying. A Bloomington nursing home was the site of a COVID-19 outbreak. We learn more about what happened there. And while Illinois lays claim to the Great Emancipator, its past also includes slavery. We'll get a history lesson. That and more on Statewide.
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June 18, 2020 Statewide: How Will We Know If There Is A COVID-19 Resurgence?
As the economy continues to reopen, there remains concerns over another wave of COVID-19. But what metrics will be used to make that determination? We discuss what health officials will be watching in the weeks ahead. Juneteenth is gaining more acceptance as a paid holiday. In the past, it has mostly been recognized among African Americans. The recent focus on racial justice has brought it widespread attention. And the pandemic that has kept so many of us apart may be putting some children at
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June 11, 2020 Statewide: Protests In Towns Big And Small
The recent marches and rallies for racial justice have taken place in major cities like Chicago and St. Louis. But they've also happened in communities notorious for lacking tolerance, including former "sundown towns" that put restrictions on African Americans. We'll hear how one of those locations - Anna, Illinois - gained that reputation and how recent events have given reasons for optimism.
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June 04, 2020 Statewide: What Should Happen After The Protests?
It has been an emotional and turbulent week in Illinois and across the country. While many have made their voices heard about issues like police brutality and systemic racism, others are picking up the pieces after vandalism and looting, often in communities of color. And the biggest question still looming is what happens next? On this week's Statewide, we hear from those who say people and policies need to change.
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May 28, 2020 Statewide: Self Testing For COVID-19 On The Rise; Workers Weigh Going Back On The Job
This week, some employers are having difficulty reopening their businesses because many workers don't want to come back. While there are health concerns, it also comes down to dollars and cents. Self-testing for COVID-19 could play a key role in fully reopening the economy. But what are the concerns? Also, most rural hospitals have faced challenges preparing for the pandemic, even as they've seen fewer cases of the coronavirus disease. Those stories and more on this episode of Statewide.
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May 21, 2020 Statewide: The Push To Reopen College Campuses This Fall
On this episode of Statewide, a task force has been created to figure out the best way to get students back to college this fall. We talk with a higher education leader about what's at stake and the challenges ahead. And, high school seniors missed out on traditional graduation ceremonies. For valedictorians, that meant not being able to stand in front of their classmates and deliver an address. But they still have things to say and we'll listen to a few of them. Those stories and more on this
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May 14, 2020 Statewide: A Pandemic View From Southern Illinois
Illinois is a big state with a lot of different viewpoints. On this episode, we focus on southern Illinois to find out how residents are coping with restrictions and public health recommendations. We'll hear a community showed support for a nursing home with dozens of cases of COVID-19 and more than twenty deaths. And coaches and athletes prepare all year for a season to begin. But this spring left them wondering what might have been. Those stories and more on this week's Statewide.
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May 07, 2020 Statewide: Coronavirus Antibody Testing; Remembering Crosses For Losses Founder
On this episode of Statewide, we'll hear more about antibody testing, which has become more popular as people try to determine if they've been exposed to the coronavirus. Critics say the tests are unreliable. We listen back to an interview with the Crosses for Losses founder Greg Zanis, who died this week. And school nurses raise concerns about the inability to see students and what that could mean for health and safety. That and more on this week's Statewide.
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Reporting from in and around Illinois and the Midwest. Each week, Statewide spotlights the work of reporters from throughout the region. From politics and policy to the arts and items of…

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