August 24, 2020 - Full Show
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The Republican National Convention opens, nominating Donald Trump for president. The future of the GOP in Illinois and analysis with our Spotlight Politics team. Mini therapy horses do virtual visits.
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August 24, 2020 - Full Show
8/24/2020 | 56m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
The Republican National Convention opens, nominating Donald Trump for president. The future of the GOP in Illinois and analysis with our Spotlight Politics team. Mini therapy horses do virtual visits.
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As the RNC Kicks Off, A Look at the GOP in Illinois
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 6m 15s | In Illinois, Republicans are the underdogs when it comes to both power and cash. (6m 15s)
‘Chicago Tonight’ at the 2012 Republican National Convention
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 1m 5s | Paris Schutz reports from Tampa on the opening night of the 2012 convention. (1m 5s)
Crain’s Headlines: Developers Needed for South, West Sides
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 3m 44s | The city hunts for developers for commercial corridors on the South and West sides. (3m 44s)
LaHood Breaks From Colleagues, Votes Against USPS Bill
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 8m 23s | Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood on the US Postal Service and mail-in voting. (8m 23s)
Mini Therapy Horses Take Their Visits Virtual
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 3m 51s | Mane in Heaven's mini horses make virtual visits amid the pandemic. (3m 51s)
Republicans Expect Economic Optimism, Law & Order Message
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 7m 42s | Local Republicans share their expectations for this week's Republican National Convention. (7m 42s)
Spotlight Politics: Republican National Convention Kicks Off
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Clip: 8/24/2020 | 15m 41s | Our Spotlight Politics team previews this week's Republican National Convention. (15m 41s)
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