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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians In 7th Week Of Strike

As the Chicago Symphony Orchestra strike stretched into week seven. One musician says the group’s morale is still high. WBEZ’s Carrie Shepherd reports.

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As the Chicago Symphony Orchestra strike stretched into week seven. One musician says the group’s morale is still high. WBEZ’s Carrie Shepherd reports.

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