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December 16, 2015 - Full Show

12/16/2015 | 56m 45s

Justice Department Investigation of Chicago Police Underway CPS CEO Forrest Claypool Talks New Contract Proposal, Budget Woes Sparks Fly Over National Security at 5th GOP Debate Loop Link Express Bus Service Makes its Debut this Weekend Local Photographer Captures Magic of Culinary Creations Ask Geoffrey: How a Small Downtown Building Escaped Demolition

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