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Chicago Teens Lift Seniors Out of Isolation During Pandemic

A Chicago organization is working to lift hearts with the arts.

Aired 06/17/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Chicago Teens Lift Seniors Out of Isolation During Pandemic

Clip: 6/17/2020 | 3m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

A Chicago organization is working to lift hearts with the arts.

When Maya Joshi could no longer spend time with her grandparents due to the stay-at-home order, she realized they weren’t the only senior citizens who were alone. Arts correspondent Angel Idowu explains.

Aired 06/17/2020 | Rating NR

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Aldermen OK Mayor’s Plan to Spend $1.1B Federal Relief Funds

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 5m 38s | Complaints with how Chicago’s spending its share of CARES Act funding. (5m 38s)

As More Streets Open to Pedestrians, A Neighborhood Bows Out

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 4m 2s | Chicago streets are opening to foot traffic and outdoor dining. (4m 2s)

Chicago Bars Back in Business, But Only for Outdoor Service

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 8m 25s | Chicago relaxes its restrictions on bars as COVID-19 cases decrease. (8m 25s)

COVID-19 Across Chicago: Woodlawn

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 5m 59s | Paris Schutz reports from the South Side as part of our series. (5m 59s)

Ready for a ‘Road Trip’ Through Time? New PBS Series Debuts

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 7m 23s | We dig into the new PBS series “Prehistoric Road Trip” with host Emily Graslie. (7m 23s)

Rebuilding In Woodlawn: State Rep. Buckner on Virus, Looting

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 4m 37s | Paris Schutz speaks with state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) as part of our series. (4m 37s)

Spotlight Politics: Renters, Juneteenth, Police in Schools

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Clip: 6/17/2020 | 10m 42s | It was a big day in Chicago City Council. Our politics team weighs in. (10m 42s)

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