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Democratic Party of Illinois provides voters with protection hotline

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Iowa delegate discusses his support for Kamala Harris

After deciding to end his reelection bid, President Joe Biden endorsed his Vice President to become the next President of the United States.
Culture Report

The Culture Report | Why some are calling Katy Perry's new feminist single hypocritical

This week we discuss Katy Perry's new Dr. Luke collab "Women's World," the possibility of bringing back stop and frisk policies and a barber shop battle in Denver.
Baseball

Leon Bibb remembers baseball's 'Say Hey Kid' Willie Mays, who brought everything to the game

Leon recalls an encounter with his boyhood hero who played the sport with a 'joyful spirit' and athleticism unknown to mere mortals.
Culture Report

The Culture Report | Pro-Palestinian Protests Take Over University Campuses

This week we talk about those protests, the importance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and a radio station combatting election misinformation.
Blogs from News 8

GMQC editor Alex Montoya gets married!

The News 8 team would like to congratulate one of our favorite people, our GMQC editor Alex Montoya on his marriage to wife, Juana. Congratulations Montoyas!
Programs

Women's right to vote came down to one man's vote, and a note from his mother

The 19th Amendment was passed 100 years ago, giving women the right to vote. A power they had never had.
News

Finding purpose amid coronavirus fears: With Codi Shewan

Brody Wooddell and Codi talk about dealing with coronavirus and how to take advantage of the situation moving forward.
Blogs from News 8

The Waiting Room: News 8 reporter vlogs 14 days of self-isolation

Reporter Marissa Sulek is playing safe and self-isolating while experiencing flu-like symptoms. Here's her experience.
News

Staying strong during uncertain times: With mental toughness guru Eric Rittmeyer

Eric and Brody have a conversation about how to cope with life changes during coronavirus whether you are employed still or not.
News

Brody and Eric Talk Mental Toughness

Eric and Brody sit down for a Skype chat to talk coping with the coronavirus crisis.
Blogs from News 8

Live Updates: The Iowa Caucus is over, results are pending

The Iowa Caucus is the first in the nation to kick off each presidential election cycle. Caucuses around Iowa will ultimately set the stage for the 2020 election.