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ABC7 Chicago - News Specials

This is where you'll find special Video Podcast segments from ABC7 News in Chicago.
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ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 8

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Aug 12, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: People, Places and Things: Playing to Win

ABC 7's "People, Places and Things: Playing to Win," spotlights African Americans who have demonstrated their ability and talent as either a player, coach, or agent in the world of sports. Hosted by Harry Porterfield, with contributions by ABC 7 reporter and news anchor, Cheryl Burton as well as sports anchor and reporter, Jim Rose, this edition spotlights six African Americans who are making their mark in sports as both leaders and mentors.

Aug 12, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 7

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Aug 05, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 6

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 29, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 5

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 22, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 4

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 15, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 3

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 08, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 2

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 01, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 1

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jun 24, 200722 min

Stop the Violence: A Search for Solutions

ABC7 Chicago's Ron Magers and Cheryl Burton lead a discussion exploring ways to stem the growing tide of violence against the children of Chicago.

Jun 06, 200745 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Operation Save-A-Life Special

ABC 7 Chicago's Morning News Anchor/Reporters, Hosea Sanders and Judy Hsu along with Tracy Butler, Meteorologist, and Roz Varon, Traffic/Transportation Reporter, contribute to the program in an overall effort to show how simple steps at home or at work, help save lives.

Mar 31, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Rediscovering a Black Pioneer's Dream

This special delves into the courageous and unheralded accomplishments of a former slave who bought his freedom and then went on to become the first African-American to legally establish a town in the United States. "Free Frank" McWorter founded a bi-racial community on the Illinois prairie, three decades before the Civil War, while leading slaves to freedom.

Oct 22, 200626 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: People, Places and Things: Closing the Gap

This special feature, "People, Places and Things: CLOSING THE GAP," is a follow-up program to a special that we aired last year, "People, Places and Things: AN INEXCUSABLE GAP," which focused on the gap in test scores and performance levels of African- American and Caucasian students in the Chicago Public Schools. "People, Places and Things: CLOSING THE GAP," will focus on the progress that has been made over the last year in the schools to not only close the gap, but increase the learning and p...

Sep 03, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 9

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Aug 20, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 8

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Aug 13, 200625 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 7

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Aug 06, 200626 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 6

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 30, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 5

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 23, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 4

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 16, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 3

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 09, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 2

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jul 02, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 1

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Jun 25, 200623 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Chicago's Road to China

Chicago is an active part of China's booming economy. ABC 7's Linda Yu traveled to Chicago's sister city of Shanghai -- and back to the city where she was born.

May 21, 200622 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: School district considers online guidelines

A code of conduct has been proposed for some north suburban high school students who post content on internet blogs and social-networking websites. The school board for District 128 -- which includes Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools -- will decide on Monday if students should be held accountable for what they place online.

May 18, 20064 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Lesson in High-Def

We're going to help you tackle the topic of high-definition television, HDTV. It's what many people are buying today to get the clearer picture it promises, but it can be an intimidating trip to the electronics store where it often seems people speak a different language.

Mar 02, 20064 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Raging Bull

For twentysomethings hitting Chicago nightclubs, there's one drink of choice. But they're not drinking it straight. Many in the clubs are mixing Red Bull and other energy drinks with booze.

Feb 26, 20065 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Women's Heart Health

Sylvia Perez was joined by cardiologist Dr. Annabelle Volgman from Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, who helped answer viewer questions sent in via email in response to Sylvia's special report spotlighting women's heart health issues titled: "Secrets of the Heart."

Feb 17, 20061 hr
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