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Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Donation of 400 Rare Books

In recent years, Bob Connors found a new passion and expertise.

Aired 06/18/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Donation of 400 Rare Books

Clip: 6/18/2019 | 6m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

In recent years, Bob Connors found a new passion and expertise.

Most of us want to leave some kind of mark on the world – to have an impact. In recent years, Bob Connors found a new passion and expertise – and he’s now offering it to the world. Jay Shefsky has this story.

Aired 06/18/2019 | Rating NR

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