December 17, 2020 - Full Show
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Live from the Sauganash neighborhood. Why the state isn’t getting as many COVID-19 vaccine doses as initially thought. Are there vaccine side effects? We preview the Bears matchup against the Vikings. And Geoffrey Baer on Chicago’s utility buildings.
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December 17, 2020 - Full Show
12/17/2020 | 56m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Live from the Sauganash neighborhood. Why the state isn’t getting as many COVID-19 vaccine doses as initially thought. Are there vaccine side effects? We preview the Bears matchup against the Vikings. And Geoffrey Baer on Chicago’s utility buildings.
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Ask Geoffrey: Chicago’s Beautiful Utility Buildings
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 6m 4s | Geoffrey Baer joins us with the story of the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant. (6m 4s)
Assessing COVID-19 Vaccine's Side Effects, Efficiency
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 6m 6s | We discuss reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine with a local doctor. (6m 6s)
Bears Break 6-Game Losing Streak, Hope for Wild Card Spot
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 6m 55s | James “Big Cat” Williams discusses the Bears' upcoming clash against the Vikings. (6m 55s)
Businesses Struggling As Vaccine Distribution Begins
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 5m 24s | Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer talks about the coronavirus pandemic's impact. (5m 24s)
‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Sauganash
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 4m 53s | Brandis Friedman reports from the North Side community as part of our weekly series. (4m 53s)
Illinois’ Future COVID-19 Doses to be Cut by Feds
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 6m 59s | With initial shipments received, questions remain if future COVID-19 vaccines will be cut. (6m 59s)
Sauganash Festivities: Neighborhood Known for Holiday Lights
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Clip: 12/17/2020 | 4m 38s | Michelle Whatley, of the Sauganash Community Association, talks about the tradition. (4m 38s)
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