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How ‘Rephotography’ is Capturing Chicago in the Age of COVID-19

Photographer Mark‌ ‌Hersch‌ ‌contrast‌s the busy streets‌ ‌of the‌ ‌early‌ ‌1900s‌ ‌with ‌the‌ ‌empty‌ ‌streets‌ ‌today‌ ‌to‌ ‌capture‌ ‌the ‌pandemic — and provide a sense of hope.‌ ‌We hit State Street to see just how he does it.

What’s Being Done to Address COVID-19 at Nursing Homes in Illinois

The statistics are sobering. Data shows that nearly a quarter of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are tied to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. 

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Inside a Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site on Chicago’s Northwest Side

The only drive-thru COVID-19 testing site within Chicago city limits is now welcoming anyone with symptoms of the virus. We go for a look.

Co-Parenting and Cohabiting During COVID-19

For parents who share custody of their children, or those in the process of divorce, the pandemic has turned situations that are challenging at best into much more complicated scenarios — virtually overnight.

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Earth Day Turns 50 But Celebrations Muted by COVID-19 Pandemic

We discuss the history of Earth Day and the environmental challenges the planet is facing today with Denis Hayes, the organizer of the very first event in 1970, and local environmental activist Kim Wasserman.

UIC Student With a Disability Fights to Live Independently in Uncertain Times

The rapid spread of the coronavirus sparked the shutdown last month of colleges around the country. But not every student on campus had somewhere to go, or the ability to live without assistance.

April 21, 2020 - Full Show

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Army Corps of Engineers Readies MetroSouth Hospital for Reopening

When MetroSouth closed down last year, residents worried about the impact on their community. Now, the hospital is set to reopen as an alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients—and many hope it will stay open for good.

With Summer on the Way, Park Districts Wonder What’s Next

Amid stay-at-home orders, park leaders are wondering how to help residents while keeping them safe. Thomas Wogan, executive director of the Blue Island Park District, says he’s trying to stay optimistic.

Blue Island Mayor Stands by Controversial Move to Shut Down Police Department

Blue Island Mayor Domingo Vargas said his move last month to have the city’s police force stand down was a matter of public safety—and that he’d do it again if need be.

Protesters in Illinois Call for Stay-at-Home Order to be Canceled

Calls to reopen the state’s economy are fueling a nationwide protest. We talk with an organizer behind a local effort.

Congress Expected to Replenish Paycheck Protection Fund This Week

A new bill to replenish a multibillion-dollar fund aimed at helping small businesses keep workers on the payroll failed to materialize Monday. We get a status check on the Paycheck Protection Program.

Remembering Brian Dennehy, Tony-Winning Stage, Screen Actor

The burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, died last week at age 81.

Documentary Chronicles Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ with Chicago Bulls

On Sunday night, Chicago sports fans were treated to the much-anticipated premiere of an ESPN documentary. Former Bulls beat writer Melissa Isaacson shares her take on the 10-part series.

April 20, 2020 - Full Show

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