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City, ‘Secret Santa’ Save Uptown Homeless Shelter

Clip: 12/27/2016 | 3m 30s

The City of Chicago and a generous “secret Santa” stepped in at the 11th hour to keep a North Side homeless shelter open after months and months of public protest. What does it mean for the city's homeless population going forward?

Aired: 12/27/16

Rating: NR

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