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December 27, 2016 - Full Show

12/27/2016 | 56m 46s

City, ‘Secret Santa’ Save Uptown Homeless Shelter Why is Illinois Shrinking? ‘Getting Religion’ Reflects on 50 Years of Faith in America Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘The Hunter and the Bear,’ ‘The Other Cinderella,’ More From Elite Soldier to Anti-Poaching Crusader Art Institute Takes Fresh Look at Pioneering Artist, Teacher

Aired: 12/27/16

Rating: NR

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