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State Week: Optimism Building Amid Vaccine Ramp Up

In a week that marked the one year anniversary of the pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he's cautiously optimistic as more vaccines arrive.  His administration even mentioned a return to holding conventions and trade shows this summer.   

Pritzker is also pleased that a windfall will be coming to the state as part of a federal coronavirus stimulus package.   How might the state use that money?

Our panel discusses where things stand in Illinois -- on the public health front and with the state budget.  

Brenden Moore, state government reporter for Lee Enterprises, joins us.  

State Week for the week of March 12, 2021

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