
Springfield Showdown: Lawmakers on Session’s Local Impact
Clip: 6/3/2019 | 10m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
Just how does all this capitol action affect Chicago and the surrounding areas?
There were emotional floor debates and the passage of a slew of bills as the spring session wrapped up. Just how does all this capitol action affect Chicago and the surrounding areas? Two state lawmakers weigh in.
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Springfield Showdown: Lawmakers on Session’s Local Impact
Clip: 6/3/2019 | 10m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
There were emotional floor debates and the passage of a slew of bills as the spring session wrapped up. Just how does all this capitol action affect Chicago and the surrounding areas? Two state lawmakers weigh in.
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