Paul Lisnek on Chicago’s ShotSpotter contract, the 2024 DNC, Trump’s hush money trial & more

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May 24, 2024 at 10:34 PM

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CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.

The topics include the city’s ShotSpotter contract, the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Donald Trump’s ongoing hush money trial, and more.

Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.

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