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US Births in 2020 Dropped to Lowest Level Since 1979

Births are declining in the U.S. How the pandemic is impacting family planning.

Aired 05/11/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

US Births in 2020 Dropped to Lowest Level Since 1979

Clip: 5/11/2021 | 6m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Births are declining in the U.S. How the pandemic is impacting family planning.

U.S. births hit a more than 40-year low in 2020. How the pandemic is impacting family planning.

Aired 05/11/2021 | Rating NR

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Ald. Burnett Won’t Run to Replace Secretary of State White

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Chicago Expands Vaccine Eligibility for Ages 12 to 15

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 6m 28s | Starting Thursday, sites will be able to vaccinate kids 12 and up. (6m 28s)

Congressional Panel Part 1: Colonial Pipeline Hacked

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 10m 30s | Three members of Illinois’ congressional delegation discuss cybersecurity and more. (10m 30s)

Congressional Panel Part 2: Liz Cheney’s Ouster

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 7m 21s | What Liz Cheney's ouster from GOP leadership means about Donald Trump's grip on the party. (7m 21s)

Meet the Black-Owned Engineering Firm Helping CTA’s Revamp

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 3m 49s | Rashod Johnson, president and CEO of Ardmore Roderick, tells us about his company. (3m 49s)

WBEZ ‘Reset’ Host Sasha-Ann Simons on Covering Chicago

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Clip: 5/11/2021 | 6m 46s | A new WBEZ series examines how Chicago's institutions interact with its residents. (6m 46s)

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