Political Report WGN-TV
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A weekly look at politics from Chicago City Hall to the Illinois Statehouse and Washington, D.C. from Chicago's Very Own WGN-TV.
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April 12th, 2020
Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alderman Roderick Sawyer weighs in on the racial disparities in coronavirus deaths across Chicago, and Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page updates us on the Democratic race for President.
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April 5th, 2020
Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia discusses the impact of COVID-19 on minority communities, we take a closer look at the White House response to the outbreak, and Chicago Police Board President Ghian Foreman weighs in on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's pick for the new CPD Superintendent.
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March 29th, 2020
Economist Austan Goolsbee weighs in on the federal stimulus package, Chicago's 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses the city's new measures to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, and State Sen. Bill Brady talks about the legislature's role.
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March 22nd, 2020
The Illinois Manufacturer's Association talks about keeping the state's supply chain strong during the coronavirus pandemic, and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood weighs in on the federal response.
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March 15th, 2020
How concerns over COVID-19 are changing the Illinois Primary, and an exclusive WGN-TV/Emerson College poll shows where the top races are headed. Plus a closer look at the second showdown between Marie Newman and Rep. Dan Lipinski, and a test of loyalties in the race for the 12th district state representative.
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March 8th, 2020
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden begin their battle for Illinois, Rep. Bobby Rush weighs in on his possible endorsement and challengers in his own district. We take a closer look at the 7 Republicans vying for the chance to take on Lauren Underwood in the 14th District. And, Illinois expands voting access for some inmates at Cook County Jail.