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  [Council wars 7/27/1983]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Harold Washington, Politics

  WLS’s Tim Weigel reports on the day’s conflicts between Mayor Harold Washington and the Vrdolyak 29 in the City Council.

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  [The 90s Election Specials raw: Gus Savage Rally #3]

  1992 Election, Andrew Jones, Black, Chicago, Communities, Politics

  Footage for The 90’s Election Specials. Continuation of incumbent Congressman Gus Savage’s “Truth Rally,” which takes place at the Third Baptist Church on Chicago’s South Side. He is running for reelection against Mel Reynolds, who ultimately defeats him. Savage gives a very antisemitic speech.