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Report: Parents Give Up Child Custody for College Cash

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Why are some well-off parents in Chicago’s north suburbs giving up custody of their children? An investigation by ProPublica Illinois finds it may be to get college financial aid. Reporter Jodi Cohen joins us in discussion.

Aired: 07/30/19

Rating: NR

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