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The Week in Review: More Chicago Police Department Turmoil

8/18/2016 | 27mVideo has Closed Captions

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson orders firings in the Laquan McDonald case.

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson orders officer firings in the Laquan McDonald shooting cover-up. Chicago Public Schools proposes a $945 million bond sale amid 1,000 staff cuts. In sports, the Chicago Bears lose again in the preseason but show improvement against the Patriots. And the Cubs cruise towards the playoffs as the team easily sweeps the Milwaukee Brewers.

08/18/2016 | Rating NR

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The Week in Review: More Chicago Police Department Turmoil

8/18/2016 | 27mVideo has Closed Captions

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson orders officer firings in the Laquan McDonald shooting cover-up. Chicago Public Schools proposes a $945 million bond sale amid 1,000 staff cuts. In sports, the Chicago Bears lose again in the preseason but show improvement against the Patriots. And the Cubs cruise towards the playoffs as the team easily sweeps the Milwaukee Brewers.

08/18/2016 | Rating NR

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