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Spotlight Politics: Biden Visit, Holiday Violence and More

Our Spotlight Politics team takes a closer look at the holiday weekend violence.

Aired 07/07/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Spotlight Politics: Biden Visit, Holiday Violence and More

Clip: 7/7/2021 | 13m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Our Spotlight Politics team takes a closer look at the holiday weekend violence.

With a recent spike in Chicago gun violence, will reinforcements follow President Joe Biden's visit? Our Spotlight Politics team weighs in.

Aired 07/07/2021 | Rating NR

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