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New Documentary Tells Story of Chicago’s First Black Mayor

Clip: 10/23/2021 | 7m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Harold Washington's life and legacy is playing out on the big screen.

The story of Chicago’s first Black mayor is one of several documentaries hitting the big screen at the Chicago International Film Festival. “Punch 9 for Harold Washington” explores the life and legacy of the historic mayor who, as the city's first Black Mayor, faced racism on a daily basis.

10/23/2021 | Rating NR

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How the Sky’s Championship Win is Inspiring Chicago Athletes

How the Sky’s Championship Win is Inspiring Chicago Athletes

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Clip: 10/23/2021 | 9m 6s | The Chicago Sky's Championship win was a big moment for Chicago Sports. (9m 6s)

The Last Word: Naperville Central Girls Basketball Team

The Last Word: Naperville Central Girls Basketball Team

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Clip: 10/23/2021 | 3m 15s | In this week's The Last Word, we visited the place where Candace Parker's ascent began. (3m 15s)

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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices is a local public television program presented by WTTW