
For Illinois voters, COVID-19 and recession are top of mind
Clip: 9/20/2020 | 5m 36s
For Illinois voters, COVID-19 and recession are top of mind
This November, Illinois will be going to the polls for the presidential, Senate and other local races, resulting in several competing ideologies on both sides of the political divide. At the national level, urban voters, especially in Chicago support Biden while President Trump has support among rural voters.WTTW News Director Hugo Balta joins to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the races there.
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For Illinois voters, COVID-19 and recession are top of mind
Clip: 9/20/2020 | 5m 36s
This November, Illinois will be going to the polls for the presidential, Senate and other local races, resulting in several competing ideologies on both sides of the political divide. At the national level, urban voters, especially in Chicago support Biden while President Trump has support among rural voters.WTTW News Director Hugo Balta joins to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the races there.
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