Throughout the midwest, pandemic restrictions are being eased. That's good news for smaller communities who rely on the economic boost of annual festivals and events. After a year that saw nearly all of them canceled, many are back on for 2021.
As recently as 30 years ago, southern Illinois was a major destination for Canada geese over winter. But the geese don't show up in the same numbers as before. We'll look for some answers why.
And we'll learn about a program to get more young students of color to make a career in the classroom.
Those stories and more on this week's Statewide.
This week:

* Professor Brian Gaines with the University of Illinois' Institute of Government and Public Affairs discusses public sentiment about redistricting.
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