August 20, 2020 - Full Show
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Watch the Aug. 20, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Joe Biden is in the spotlight for the last night of the DNC. Plus, how the virtual convention left host city Milwaukee in the lurch. And protecting Chicago's trees from future storm damage.
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August 20, 2020 - Full Show
8/20/2020 | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Joe Biden is in the spotlight for the last night of the DNC. Plus, how the virtual convention left host city Milwaukee in the lurch. And protecting Chicago's trees from future storm damage.
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Clip: 8/20/2020 | 5m 51s | Amanda Vinicky is live in Milwaukee, where the Democratic Convention would’ve been held. (5m 51s)
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Clip: 8/20/2020 | 4m 32s | Milwaukee County Democratic Chair Chris Walton talks about the convention. (4m 32s)
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Clip: 8/20/2020 | 9m 1s | Speechwriters talk about Barack Obama’s speech, challenge of writing for virtual DNC. (9m 1s)
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Clip: 8/20/2020 | 13m 17s | Highlights from day three of the convention — and what to look forward to on day four. (13m 17s)
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