A Big Day for Chicago Sports Fans Who May Have Needed It
Clip: 9/14/2020 | 7m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
After big wins by the Cubs, Bears and White Sox, we discuss the societal impact of sports.
Amid uncertainty in Chicago and across the nation, a ray of hope: Chicago’s baseball teams are in first place, and the city’s beloved Bears pulled off a miracle comeback. Can professional sports actually be a tonic for tough times?
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A Big Day for Chicago Sports Fans Who May Have Needed It
Clip: 9/14/2020 | 7m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
Amid uncertainty in Chicago and across the nation, a ray of hope: Chicago’s baseball teams are in first place, and the city’s beloved Bears pulled off a miracle comeback. Can professional sports actually be a tonic for tough times?
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