Illinoisans Receive Misleading Robocalls Against Mail-In Voting

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From left, state Sen. Todd Kaminsky, D-Rockville Centre, Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou, D-New York, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-New York, hold a news conference to advance legislation banning robocalls in New York state, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Hans Pennink / AP Photo
Robocall Restrictions-NY
From left, state Sen. Todd Kaminsky, D-Rockville Centre, Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou, D-New York, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-New York, hold a news conference to advance legislation banning robocalls in New York state, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Hans Pennink / AP Photo

Illinoisans Receive Misleading Robocalls Against Mail-In Voting

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Pre-recorded calls are reaching Illinois residents across the state, warning them of the false consequences of mail-in voting. Reset learns more about robocalls that are spreading misinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

GUEST: Jim Chilsen, spokesperson for the Citizens Utility Board