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Obama Pushes Support for TPP, Critics Fear Another NAFTA

President Barack Obama reiterates his support for the Trans Pacific Partnership. But the trade deal has strong opposition. What's at the core of the agreement that could shape U.S. trade relations in the 21st century?

New Bronzeville Community Center Offers Much-Needed Gathering Place

After years of waiting, Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood gets a spectacular and much needed arts and recreation center.

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Old Main Post Office: Troubled Giant on Brink of Transformation

The building that thousands of cars drive under every day will be turned into commercial office space. Looking at the future of a building that's been empty since 1997. 

Community Activists Share Expectations for Obama Library

The site for the Obama Presidential library has been chosen and now community activists tell us what they expect as the project moves forward.

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Uptown Restaurant with Mission to Help Homeless Closes

Inspiration Kitchens had been a fixture of the Uptown neighborhood for 11 years. But owners of the restaurant say a loss of federal funding and the state's historic budget impasse made it difficult to maintain a financial foothold.

Hillary Clinton Accepts Nomination: ‘We Are Stronger Together’

“It is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise that I accept your nomination for president of the United States,” Hillary Clinton said. 

Mayor Emanuel Makes 1st Appearance Before Illinois Delegation at DNC

Largely absent from proceedings at the Democratic National Convention so far, Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday appeared before the Illinois delegation at a breakfast event on the convention’s final day.

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Dick Durbin to Decide on Gubernatorial Bid in November

Once again, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin gave an impassioned speech Thursday morning before the Illinois delegation at the Democratic National Convention, sounding more like a candidate for governor than ever.

July 27, 2016 - Full Show

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Cullerton Focused on November Election, Growing Supermajority

While many in his party are already looking ahead to 2018, Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he’s focusing on the upcoming November election and growing Democratic majorities in Illinois.

Obama Library to be Built in Jackson Park

Jackson Park beat out Washington Park as the site for the future Obama Presidential Center. Reaction from Illinois delegates at the Democratic National Convention.

Labor Unions Flex Muscle with Illinois Democrats at DNC

The year-and-a-half fight that Democrats have waged against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “turnaround” agenda has coalesced nearly all of Illinois’ labor movement behind the Democratic Party, and nowhere is that more evident than in Philadelphia this week.

Toni Preckwinkle: Sanders Supporters ‘Will Fall in Line Behind’ Clinton

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, a Hillary Clinton delegate, says supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders “will fall in line behind” Clinton.

US Rep. Luis Gutierrez Addresses DNC, Party Unity

While the Democratic National Convention began with fissures in the party, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez says “people are coming together.”

July 25, 2016 - Full Show

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