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Elliot Richardson speaks with FOX 32 about #ChiBizStrong on June 19th.

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Elliot Richardson, SBAC President, speaks with FOX 32 about #ChiBizStrong and stopping politics from derailing important reforms for business.

Watch the interview here:  https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/946212

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