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Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush Retires

Clip: 1/6/2022 | 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Longtime Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush announced he will not be seeking another term.

Rush is leaving Congress after serving for nearly 30 years. Before becoming a lawmaker, he was a civil rights activist and helped found the Illinois Black Panther Party. As Rush leaves public office, we asked what he'd like his legacy to be.

01/06/2022 | Rating NR

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District Cancels Classes, Teachers Refuse to Work In-Person

District Cancels Classes, Teachers Refuse to Work In-Person

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Clip: 1/8/2022 | 9m 21s | We hear from parents about how the CPS CTU standoff is affecting their children. (9m 21s)

First-of-its-Kind Exhibit Comes to Prudential Plaza

First-of-its-Kind Exhibit Comes to Prudential Plaza

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Clip: 1/6/2022 | 4m 18s | A unique collaboration is bringing Black art to a popular Chicago building. (4m 18s)

New Series Tells Life of Mamie-Till Mobley

New Series Tells Life of Mamie-Till Mobley

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Clip: 1/6/2022 | 8m 40s | We preview a new television series based on the life of Mamie Till Mobley. (8m 40s)

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