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  • A new report finds that every three minutes a child is seen at an emergency room for a concussion suffered while playing sports.
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  • Urban Alliance Chicago Executive Director Sandra Abrevaya and student Briana Miller discuss Urban Alliance's mission, goals for the future and what it means to participating students.
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  • Our guest is Gov. Pat Quinn, who discusses all of the goings on in Springfield in the last week.
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  • Governor Pat Quinn is standing firm on his promise not to pay legislators until the state pension crisis is resolved.
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  • Over the long holiday weekend, many thought about those who fight for and protect our freedom. But what happens to those men and women when they return home and make the transition to civilian life?
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  • Signs of improvement in the Chicago housing market.
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  • Two constitutional experts examine some of the biggest cases including cases involving affirmative action and gay marriage.
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  • More political fallout from the Illinois General Assembly's failure to pass a pension reform bill before its adjournment May 31.
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  • Overcrowding has long been a concern at the Cook County Jail.
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  • Our guest this week is Gabe Klein, commissioner of the Chicago Dept. of Transportation, who discusses Divvy, the new bike-sharing program, plans for more dedicated bike lanes, and the upcoming Bike Week Chicago.
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  • For some of us, summer is a time to relax. But for many young people across the Chicago area it's time to get to work.
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  • With the 2014 governor's race looming, the Illinois Republican party is looking for a new chairman. That's because Pat Brady stepped down last week.
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  • On May 19, the CTA Red Line will shut down from Cermak/Chinatown to 95th Street for five months. That's being done so crews can completely rebuild the tracks and upgrade several stations.
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  • ABC7 security expert Jody Weis discusses the bombings in Boston, the investigation and what this all means about terrorism in the US.
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  • Gun control, immigration reform and the first lady makes an appeal to business leaders in her hometown.
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  • News that 54 Chicago Public Schools could be closed has sparked protests from parents, students and teachers.
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  • Parents and students have been waiting for months, and now, they know which Chicago Public schools will be closing as the district tries to deal with a $1 billion budget deficit.
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  • On this NewsViews: We'll be discussing the installation of Pope Francis with Father Mark Bosco, an associate professor at Loyola University and the director of the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage.
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  • An Illinois Senate committee is betting third time's the charm when it comes to a proposal to expand gambling in Illinois.
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  • On this NewsViews we're talking about childhood obesity with a couple of experts about the causes, consequences and how families can help their children reach a healthy weight.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews: Alan Krashesky's one-on-one interview with Cardinal George as he prepares for the highest calling of his role as a cardinal, entering the secret conclave.
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  • Violence has put Chicago in the national spotlight recently. More than 40 homicides were reported last month, making it the deadliest January in a decade.
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  • Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is guest on this edition of NewsViews.
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  • On this NewsViews: Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is part of a bipartisan effort to reform US immigration policy. But what's the reaction here at home?
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  • An expert talks about the income tax deductions you should be aware of.
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  • U.S. Senator Dick Durbin discusses several issues Congress will be dealing with in coming months, including the debt ceiling/deficit, gun control, and more.
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  • It's a nasty flu season this year. Why is that so? What should you do to protect yourself?
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  • Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle talks about the impact of the 2013 tax rollback and more.
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  • On January 21st, President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term. What issues are likely to be on his agenda?
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  • On this NewsViews, we'll talk about the jobs outlook for the New Year and hear how a seasonal job could pave the way to full-time employment.
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  • Changes are underway this weekend for the CTA. With the transit agency's new de-crowding plan, 12 bus routes will be eliminated and two others will altered.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews, we'll talk with Better Business Bureau of Chicago President and CEO Steve Bernas.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews, we'll talk with Chicago's new Streets and Sanitation commissioner, Charles Williams.
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  • Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley and Republican Randy Hultgren discuss the fiscal cliff issue.
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  • Tom Compernolle of Deloitte Consulting and David Vite of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association discuss the outlook for the shopping season.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews, we discuss the fiscal cliff and the implications it could have for the country and your wallet.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews, we're with ABC7 political analyst Laura Washington and Kerry Lester, a political writer with The Daily Herald.
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  • On this NewsViews, we'll talk with political experts about the role of the Electoral College in determining the president.
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  • On this NewsViews, ABC7 political reporter Charles Thomas, ABC7 politcal analyst Laura Washington, and Cook Co. Clerk David Orr talk about the upcoming election and voting procedures in Illinois.
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  • On this NewsViews, the newly appointed head of the Chicago Public Schools talks to ABC7's Alan Krashesky.
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  • On this NewsViews, the newly appointed head of the Chicago Public Schools talks to ABC7's Alan Krashesky.
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  • On this NewsViews we'll hear from both 8th District congressional candidates, Tammy Duckworth and Joe Walsh.
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  • Our guests on this NewsViews are Illinois State Senator Jeffrey Schoenberg and Dan Montgomery, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews, we'll hear from both Lake County state's attorney candidates, who promise to bring reform to the office.
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  • On this edition of NewsViews, we are speaking with the candidates running for Will County State's Attorney.
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  • Guests Prof. Rebel Cole from DePaul and ABC7 Political Analyst Laura Washington review the August jobs numbers, what they tell us about the economy and what impact unemployment will have on the presidential race.
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  • This Labor Day weekend, our guests were John Webber from IDOT and a guest from Illinois State Police to discuss the rise in the number of traffic deaths this year.
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  • Joining us on this edition of NewsViews to discuss the convention, the campaign and the candidates are Kerry Lester, political writer for The Daily Herald, ABC7 political analyst Laura Washington and ABC7 political reporter Charles Thomas.
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  • Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses several health issues.
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  • Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses several health issues.
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