May 19, 2020 - Full Show
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Watch the May 19, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Paris Schutz on how neighbors in Logan Square are managing the pandemic. A preview from Springfield as lawmakers return. Members of Congress on the push to reopen. And how to get your laughs at home.
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May 19, 2020 - Full Show
5/19/2020 | 56m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Paris Schutz on how neighbors in Logan Square are managing the pandemic. A preview from Springfield as lawmakers return. Members of Congress on the push to reopen. And how to get your laughs at home.
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Ald. Ramirez-Rosa on Logan Square’s Pandemic Response
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 4m 29s | We speak with the 35th Ward alderman as part of our series, COVID-19 Across Chicago. (4m 29s)
Can’t Stop the Comedy: Performers Adapt to COVID-19
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 7m 31s | The Second City and other groups go online to keep you laughing. (7m 31s)
COVID-19 Across Chicago: Logan Square
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 5m 4s | The area has seen more than 1,000 cases of the coronavirus to date. (5m 4s)
Illinois Congressmen on Stimulus, Unemployment, Reopening
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 9m 44s | We talk with two congressmen about getting more federal help amid the pandemic. (9m 44s)
Inflatable Art is Blowing Up During the Shutdown
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 3m 45s | Local artist Claire Ashley is blowing up during the shutdown. (3m 45s)
Lawmakers Return to Springfield: Part 1
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 6m 18s | Amanda Vinicky is live in Springfield as lawmakers return — in a new venue. (6m 18s)
Lawmakers Return to Springfield: Part 2
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 3m 15s | Amanda Vinicky has this preview outside the governor’s office. (3m 15s)
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Reflects on First 365 Days in Office
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Clip: 5/19/2020 | 5m 35s | Paris Schutz catches up with Chicago’s mayor at City Hall for a one-on-one interview. (5m 35s)
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