Connected to Chicago
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C2C May 19th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with Chicago Inspector General Joseph Ferguson to talk about his ability to keep Chicagos political dealings on the level, specifically his report on Chicagos infamous red-light camera deal. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crains to discuss medical marijuana's path to legalization in Springfield,...
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C2C May 12th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to discuss concealed carry in Cook County, overcrowding in the jails and the success of Chicagos fight against crime. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crains to discuss Speaker of the Illinois House Mike Madigans pension reform plan versus Senate...
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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05/05/13)
Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05/05/13)
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C2C April 28th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Chicagos first black mayor, Bill looks back at the career of said mayor, Harold Washington, including tape of Washingtons highlights. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, former CBS and NBC newsman Peter Nolan, and Greg Hinz of Crains to discuss the Harold Washingtons time as...
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C2C April 21st, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with the President of the Better Government Association to talk about what the BGA is doing to keep Government honest. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crains to discuss the Boston Marathon suspects immigration status and the impact it may have on immigration reform. Plus, how the...
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C2C April 14th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with venture capitalist Bruce Rauner to discuss his exploration of a run for Governor of Illinois. Bill & Bruce dive into a myriad of key issues in Illinois, including pension shortfalls, gun control, gay marriage and abortion. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Mark Konkol of DNAInfo.com to discuss...
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C2C - April 7th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with CTA President Forrest Claypool to discuss push back on the role out of the new Ventra Card program, violence on the CTA, and future of mass transit. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Eric Zorn of the Tribune to discuss the death of Roger Ebert, Sen. Mark Kirk changing his mind on gay marriage, the chances...
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C2C - March 31st, 2013
ost Bill Cameron with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Tribune: The fading prospects for assault-weapons bans in Washington and Springfield and the role of paranoia in the gun debate. Some action at last on pensions in Springfield...but what will the courts say? President Obama in Israel. Cook County Commissioner William Beavers is convicted in short order by a federal jury of tax evasion. When will they ever learn?
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C2C March 24th, 2013
Host Bill Cameron with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Tribune: The fading prospects for assault-weapons bans in Washington and Springfield and the role of paranoia in the gun debate. Some action at last on pensions in Springfield...but what will the courts say? President Obama in Israel. Cook County Commissioner William Beavers is convicted in short order by a federal jury of tax evasion. When will they ever learn?
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C2C February 17th
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings takes inside the trial of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers with comments from the Commissioner himself and his lawyer, Sam Adam Jr. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crains, and Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times. On the docket this week: Pat Quinns brother being ousted as basketball coach from Fenwick High School, Sen....
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C2C-March 10, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with the winner State Senator Kirk Dillard (R-24) to talk about a run for Governor, gambling in Illinois, gay marriage and much. On the roundtable this week, Bill is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crains, and veteran Chicago sports reporter, Cheryl Rae-Stout. On the docket this week: Wrigley Field renovations, the high flying Blackhawks, gay marriage debate in...
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C2C - March 3rd, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with the winner of the 2nd Districts Democratic primary, Robin Kelly. Bill also provides a unique look at the provocative debate over guns and gay marriage in Springfield and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman of the Sun Times. On the docket this week: the link between castration and gun control, the influence of New Yorks...
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February 24th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with Henry Bayer, the director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), to discuss the looming pension shortfall Illinois faces and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, Mark Konkol of DNAInfo.com, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: State pension reform, Jesse Jackson Jr....
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February 17th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down for a one-on-one with Chicago Superintendent of Police, Gerry McCarthy to talk about the scourge of violence on the streets. Bill heads a roundtable with Lynn Sweet and Dan Mihalopoulos of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: Gay marriage passing through the Il State Senate, gun reform in DC, the success of charter schools in Chicago, and more. Plus WLSs John...
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February 10th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings a one-on-one conversation with Senate Minority Leader, State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) about the state of politics in Illinois and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: The appointment of State. Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) to chairman of the new Restorative...
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February 3rd, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill stirring gun control hearings from Capitol Hill, including testimony from Fmr. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: The dramatic release of Fmr Gov. George Ryan from prison and his future, the gay marriage debate in Springfield, immigration and gun control...
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January 27th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings you a candid conversation with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: The possibility of a Madigan v. Daley Gubernatorial primary, Gov. Pat Quinn's chances for re-election, women on the front lines, proposed Wrigley Field renovations, and...
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January 20th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings you stirring testimony from the Christina Eilman case,and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: Gun Laws in Illinois & DC, Rahm Emanuel's plan to lease Midway, pension reform in Springfield, and former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's appointment to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees....
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January 13th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings talks with State Representative Tom Cross (R-Oswego), brings you the 2013 inaugural remarks of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: The implications of the Illinois General Assemblys lack of action on Gov. Pat Quinns political...
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December 06th, 2013
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill takes you inside the debate over gay marriage in Illinois and heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: The triumphant return to Congress by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL), reviewing the political impact of fiscal cliff compromise, and much more. Also, Bill brings an excerpt of the...
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Dec. 30th, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, Bill revisits some of the highlights of Mayor Richard J. Daley over the years. Also, Dave Stewart has an update on the search for Kenneth Conley, who escaped the Metropolitan Correctional Center earlier this month.
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C2C - Dec. 23rd, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings you both sides of the gun law debate, including the Executive Director of the Illinois State Rifle Association - Richard Pearson, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy. Bill heads the roundtable discussion with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's. On the docket this week: the fiscal cliff, gun control laws, and much...
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December 16, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill brings you former Rep. Debbie Halvorson talking about her new book, "Playing Ball with the Big Boys: And Why the Big Girls Better Get in the Game," the roundtable discussion of gun laws, and much more.
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December 09, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. In Segment 1, Bill brings you Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussing the looming ‘Fiscal Cliff' and the Senator's reaction to State Senator Donne Trotter's arrest. Also, Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner, Gabe Klein, sits down with Bill to layout the expansion of bike lanes. In Segment 2, Joining Bill for the Roundtable discussion today, are Eric Zorn & Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, and...
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December 02, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. In Segment 1, Bill revisits some of the highlights of former mayor Harold Washington career. He died 25 yrs ago this week. In Segment 2, Joining Bill for the Roundtable discussion today, are Eric Zorn & Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crain's and Mark Konkol of DNAInfo. On the docket: The growing list of candidates for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacated seat in Congress; including ex-con Mel...
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November 25, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago John Dempsey, in for Bill Cameron, tackles the stories you're talking about. John sits down with Phyllis Lockett, the founding president and CEO of New Schools for Chicago, to discuss the benefits of charter schools in Chicago. Also, Dave Stewart has a special report, the roundtable tackles the resignation of Jesse Jackson Jr and much more!
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November 18, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill sits down with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to discuss taxes, the absences of Sen. Mark Kirk & Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., and a possible run for Governor. All that, the roundtable and more!
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November 10, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Bill presents Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) comments on Tuesday's election and the press conference of Victor Henderson, attorney for indicted lawmaker Derrick Smith and more!
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November 4, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. Joining Bill for the Roundtable discussion today, are Natasha Korecki and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune. They discuss the Presidential Election, Statewide and Local Elections, how much fun all the various polls are, Mike Madigan and the problems in Springfield, and indicted representative Derrick Smith.
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October 28th, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron covers the stories you're talking about! Bill takes to the round table with Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times and Greg Hinz of Crains Chicago to discuss: The Presidential Campaign and early voting in Chicago Indiana Candidate for Senator, Murdoch and some of his recent comments on abortion Il Congressman Joe Walsh and the latest on his campaign to retain his seat against Tammy Duckworth The most recent...
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October 21st, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about! On the Roundtable, Bill, along with Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, and Mark Konkol address these issues: Election Talk: Where the President and Romney stand and what's up next for the final Debate Political Ads in Illinois Jesse Jackson Jr. What's the latest on his situation Toni Prekwinkle's 2013 Budget plans and the desire to tax tobacco, guns and ammo...
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October 14th, 2012
In the Roundtable, Bill Cameron, Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, Eric Zorn and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago discuss: The Vice Presidential Debate and how each candidate performed. What to look for in the next Presidential Debate this coming Tuesday. The real story behind Chicago Public Schools Chief JC Brizard's abrupt resignation
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October 7th, 2012
On this week's Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron and crew discuss the stories you're talking about. On the Roundtable, Bill (on twitter @billjcameron), Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times (twitter @lynnsweet), Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune (twitter @raylong), Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago (twitter @greghinz) and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune (twitter @ericzorn) talk about the debate between President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney and what how candidates performed. Bill Cellini was...
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September 30th, 2012
On this week's Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron and crew discuss the stories you're talking about. On the Roundtable, Bill, Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago and Mark Konkol, twitter: @konkolskorner talk about the upcoming debate between President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney and what the candidates have to do. Congressman Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth are head to head, we get the latest in this campaign. Bill Cellini is...
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September 23rd, 2012
This Week on Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron is covering the stories you're talking about! On the Round Table, Bill, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago, Fran Spielman and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, and Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune break it down! The panel discuses Romney's video taped gaffe a few months back making waves in the news about how he won't get the 47% of Americans that don't pay taxes. What kind of fall out should he expect.
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September 16th, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, we explore the stories you're talking about! On the Round Table, Bill, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago, Eric Zorn and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times tackle: The CTU/CPS Teachers Strike…who will win? Karen Lewis or Rahm? Pension talks. Looks like this may get settled at the IL State House in the Lame Duck session Middle East Violence and the attacks on our Embassies.
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September 9th, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, we explore the stories you're talking about! Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, and Eric Zorn and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune join Bill Cameron on the Round Table to tackle the recap of the Democratic National Convention, State Politics and who looks like they're gearing up for election runs, if Senator Durbin will retire pending the outcome of the 2012 Presidential Election, and finally the infamous Drew Peterson trial.
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September 2nd, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron and crew dive into the stories you're talking about. On the Roundtable with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago, Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, and Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, the panel breaks down: Clint Eastwood's Surprise and odd appearance at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL... and more!
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August 19th, 2012
This week on Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron is tackling the stories you're talking about. In the round table discussion, Bill Cameron, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times discuss: Patrick Kennedy visits ailing Il Us Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr at the Mayo Clinic where he is being treated for Bi Polar 2 Disorder. Vice President Joe Biden is back with more verbal gaffes but he's still President Obama's choice on his bid for re-election as President....
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July 29th, 2012
They talk about former Alderman Bill Beavers and the news conference he held this week trying to clear his name in the federal indictment being brought against him. MORE
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July 8th, 2012
They talk about former Alderman Bill Beavers and the news conference he held this week trying to clear his name in the federal indictment being brought against him. MORE
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July 1st, 2012
Will this decision, which favors the President energize the republicans and American's who do not want this bill to make their opinion known at the ballot box this fall? Eric Holder the US Att'y General was found in Contempt of Congress…for his part in Fast and Furious…what's next? More.
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June 24th, 2012
This week Bill Cameron assembles the roundtable to dissect the stories you're talking about. Joining him on the panel this week are Pulitzer Prize Winner Mark Konkol and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times, Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago. They tackle the violence in Chicago and what can be done. Will the recent passage of the Gang Racketeering Bill help? And more!
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June 10th, 2012
Bill Cameron and his roundtable tackle the stories you're talking about! Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's' Chicago are on hand to chime in. They discuss the latest on indicted State Rep. Derrick Smith and whether he intends to run for office even though he's been indicted on bribery charges.
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June 17th, 2012
Ray Long tells us about the Medicaid Reductions passed this week in Springfield and why there is no huge outcry yet... Rahm Emanuel is working out a deal to get the Bulls to move their practice facility back into the City of Chicago. What kind of deals did he have to make to get that going?
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June 3rd, 2012
The panel discusses the Springfield Session Wrap UP and why Pension and Medicaid reform legislation didn't get passed. The panel answers the questions surrounding the pending Chicago Teachers Union Rally and potential vote to approve a strike. Rahm is tackling the Police and Fire Contracts and is trying to get the deal sealed. And Rahm wants a Super Bowl in Chicago. We'll see how that turns out.
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May 27th, 2012
Greg Hinz of Crains' Chicago, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, Ray Long and Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune and ABC 7's Paul Meincke join Bill. They talk about the big news this week of US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald stepping down and...
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05.20.12 The Ricketts Debacle
This week Bill Cameron fires up the Roundtable with Eric Zorn and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet and Dan Mihalopoulos of the Sun Times and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago. They tackle the Ricketts debacle. Father, Joe Ricketts was floating the idea of a Commercial involving President Obama and his religious counsel, Rev. Wright and...
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Connected to Chicago - Bill Cameron sat down with Eric...
On this week's Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron sat down with Eric Zorn from the Chicago Tribune, Ray Log of the Tribune and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago discuss the latest from the past week including the latest from Springfield. Looks like the long plagued and abused State Tuition Waivers are going to finally go away. It seems like a real sea change is happening in Springfield...
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The Round Table weighs in on the events of the week
The Round Table weighs in on the events of the week. Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago and Sportscaster Cheryl Rae Stout tackle who Governor Mitt Romney should tap as his running mate. First suggestion: Jeb Bush. They discuss the pro's and con's of this polarizing name. Former White House Chief of Staff says Washington is broken and is calling for term limits on Congress, extending the House of Rep's...
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Connected to Chicago - 04.15.12
On this week's Connected To Chicago, Bill Cameron covers the Big Issues, Both Nationally and Locally with his Roundtable. Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago, and Ray Long of The Chicago Tribune discussed the bail hearing involving the Trayvon Martin case.
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Connected to Chicago - Lynn Sweet, Ray Long, Greg Hinz...
From the WLS Newsroom Bill Cameron along with Lynn Sweet of the Sun Times, Eric Zorn of the Tribune, Ray Long of the Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Business to discuss the news and events of this week. The group discusses former Mayor Richard M. Daley's upcoming birthday, he will 70, and compares/contrasts his use of the English language with the Rahm Emanuel's direct nature. Also, the panel discusses the ‘Chicago Way' of politics, specifically Secretary of State, Jesse White's...
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Connected to Chicago - Tom Powers Chicago Water...
John Dempsey interviews Tom Powers Chicago Water Reclamation Commissioner. John and the commissioner discuss Mayor Emanuel's proposed 7 Billion Dollar Infrastructure Investment plan for the city. From a runway at O'Hare to new CTA Stations and platforms to rebuilding and upgrading the city's water and sewer systems, pipes and plants. The water rate increase last year of $ .50/1000 gallons will go to pay for all the upgrades. This will go to replace some of the 100+ year old water lines in...
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with Ken Menzel Dep. General Counsel for the IL State Board of Elections about the difference between the beauty contest for president and the delegate count this Tuesday during the IL Primary.
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Connected to Chicago - Debbie Halvorson Democratic...
Bill Cameron brings you Debbie Halvorson Democratic candidate in 2012 for US Representative from the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois. Up for discussion, the congressional battle between Halvorson and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Jackson was invited but declined to show or respond. Halvorson explains her position and how Jr is distorting her record by saying she voted against President Obama, when in fact Jr voted against the President on a number of bills because it didn't provide funding...
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with Lisa Takeki Sr. Director of the Mammal Dept about one of the belugas and a dolphin who are pregnant at the Shedd and the news and events surrounding this good news..
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Connected to Chicago - NATO host committee director Lori...
Bill Cameron brings you NATO host committee director Lori Healey to talk about why the G8 Summit was relocated and what is in store for the city during the NATO Summit. How does the mayor feel about it? Will there be any money left over in the budge for the Summit? Is it paid for yet? Will taxpayers be expected to foot any part of the bill?
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
Dave Stewart, in the wake of the Harrisburg tornado tragedy in downstate IL, talks to Martha Carlos of the Red Cross on how they are helping to get people's lives back in order and how we can help.
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Connected to Chicago - Debate with candidates for IL...
Bill Cameron brings you coverage of the debate took place in front of the Anti Defamation League. The debate was between candidates seeking a seat on the Illinois State Supreme Court. Attending the debate were Tom Flanigan, ATTY, Aurelia Puckinzki-former circuit court clerk, Judge James Riley, Justice Joy Cunningham, and Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Tice. The candidates debate whether Justice Ann Burke should have removed herself during the Rahm residency hearing since she's married to...
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Connected to Chicago - Cook County Clerk David Orr
For Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron brings you Cook County Clerk David Orr and they discuss the latest label Chicago has been tagged with, as being the most corrupt city in America. What is being done to change this?
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with John Maki, the Executive Director of the John Howard Association of Illinois, regarding the proposed closing of the Dwight and Tams Prisons by Governor Quinn and how they will deal with the displacement of prisoners if these facilities do indeed close.
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Connected to Chicago - Author Peter Nolan
For Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron brings you author Peter Nolan. Peter has a new book, "Campaign 1983: The Election that rocked Chicago." Peter is a former political reporter for CBS 2 and NBC 5. His book is an unbiased look back at that election and how the black vote was leveraged between Mayor Jane Byrne, candidate Daley and Harold Washington who went on to win the Mayoral Election.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart discussed the retirement of 30 year veteran, Fire Commissioner David Hoff. Hoff, a thirty year veteran, is known for his leadership both as a firefighter and a marine. Jose Santiago was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to take over as the Chicago Fire Department Commissioner.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks to Jim Fortino of the TSA about the new plans for screening passengers at O'Hare. Changes include passenger opting for a $100 background check that will allow them to expedite their passage through security check points.
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Connected to Chicago - Gov. Quinn's speech to the City...
For Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron brings you coverage from Gov. Quinn's speech to the City Club on Wednesday. He talked about pension reform, budgets, defecits and where he wants to invest in early childhood education.
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Connected to Chicago - State Senator Christine Rodogno
For Connected to Chicago, Bill Cameron talks with State Senator Christine Rodogno to discuss Gov. Quinn's State of the State address…her concerns are the current amount and projected amount of spending and budget concerns. The most meaningful cut she seeks will be the expiration of the 67% tax hike. Also up for discussion, pensions, Medicaid, and what the Republicans want to do to fix them without hurting those who really need it.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you Matt Smith of the Dept of Streets and Sanitation talking about the use of salt on city streets this winter as compared to prior winters. How has the city benefited over other years and what does this mean for that budget.
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Connected to Chicago - Don Harmon - IL State Senator...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Don Harmon - IL State Senator from Oak Park and Senate President ProTemp to discuss the issue of raising the age of drop out to 18. How will we pay for it. The President puts it in the hands of the States, but as the Senator states, it's a hard sell since citizens are already up in arms over the high property taxes. What is the answer. Bill and the Senator discuss gaming plans in Illinois. Are we likely to see an expansion? Don seems to think...
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings Joseph Tiber, spokesperson for the courts to discuss the implementations and the impact of cameras in court rooms, in Illinois.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you Attorney General Lisa Madigan talking about her lawsuit filed against Westwood College. The lawsuit claims the for-profit college deliberately mislead prospective students about their accreditation status regarding criminal justice program. The suit demands the program is shut down and students tuition refunded.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you special report from the WLS Newsroom.
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Connected to Chicago - Henry Bayer, executive director...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Henry Bayer, executive director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. They discuss how the city is seeking millions from private companies to bring the G-8 while the city is closing public libraries.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you RTA Director of Communications, Diane Palmer. They discuss the 2012 changes to commuter benefits which include a reduction in the pretax benefit program from $230 to $125.
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Connected to Chicago - Cook County State's Attorney...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to talk about her lack of challengers in the Democratic primary or general election, efforts to pass a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) bill during Springfield's spring session, and her plans to fight a petition that asks the Cook County courts to appoint a special prosecutor to re-examine the 2004 death of David Koschman. "I don't see any evidence — despite the theories of the...
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Connected to Chicago - Lynn Sweet, Ray Long and Greg...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you GREG HINZ of Crains Chicago Business, RAY LONG of Chicago Tribune and LYNN SWEET of the Chicago Sun-Times. On the docket this week, what was learned from the Iowa Caucuses, who will come out on top in the New Hampshire primary, where pension reform legislation will lead in the spring session, and President Obama's recent nominations.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you Cindy Gatziolis, the Director of PR/Marketing for the City of Chicago, Mayor's Office of Special Events, to talk about the changes to next year's Taste of Chicago
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Connected to Chicago - Associate Professor Emeritus at...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey brings you former catholic priest and Associate Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University Robert McClory. They discuss the media storm surrounding Cardinal Francis George's comparison of the gay liberation movement to the Ku Klux Klan.
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Connected to Chicago - Mike Quigley U.S. Representative...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Congressman Mike Quigley. They discuss the recently passed Payroll Tax Cut extension, the remapping of Illinois' congressional districts, and the way Rahm Emanuel has handled Tax Increment Financing.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you the testimony of Kate Maehr, executive director of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, in front of the city council about the problem of food insecurity in Chicago.
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Connected to Chicago - Rosemary Krimbel Commissioner of...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Rosemary Krimbel, Commissioner of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, about the proposed changes to the cab industry in Chicago. Under the proposal, the city would receive monthly reports about cab drivers' driving and rider complaints against them. Also, the new reforms put more responsibility on the owners of the cabs.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart brings you Karen Hobbs Senior Policy Analyst, Chicago for Natural Resources Defense Council. Discussed is the Deep Tunnel in Chicago and a new lawsuit that has been filed against the Water District to force them to adhere to a strict timeline.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks brings you a recap of the sentencing of Rod Blagojevich, including Rod's mingling with strangers in front of his home. Also, US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's press conference following the sentencing.
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Connected to Chicago - Chairman of the Board of Election...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Chairman of the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago, Langdon Neal to discuss Rod Blagojevich's sentencing, what voters need to look at when voting for candidates, how we can get better candidates, and how safe is electronic voting.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with David Kolata of the Citizen's Utility Board about community aggregation and its effect on the business of electricity distribution.
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Connected to Chicago - Senator Mark Kirk's Floor Debate
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Sen. Mark Kirk's floor debate against Sen. John McCain and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Under debate was whether to allow the military to detain, indefinitely American citizens suspected of helping terrorists.
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Connected to Chicago - Karen Dobner's Testimony
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Karen Dobner's testimony in front of the Finance Committee about how her son Max died in June after smoking synthetic marijuana and crashing his car into a house while driving 100 mph. The City Council voted unanimously to ban synthetic marijuana this week.
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Connected to Chicago - John Dempsey News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, John Dempsey talks with State Representative JIM SACIA from Pecatonica, IL about the McCormick Place debt refinance scandal and its ties to Mike Madigan.
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Connected to Chicago - Lynn Sweet, Ray Long and Greg...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron and brings you GREG HINZ of Crains Chicago Business, RAY LONG of Chicago Tribune and LYNN SWEET of the Chicago Suntimes. This week they discuss Mayor Emanuel's budget passing through City Hall 50-0, Mike Madigan's politics in Springfield, and Emanuel's probability of running for Governor.
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Connected to Chicago - Wisonsin State Governor Scott...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Governor Walkers speech and Q&A at the Union Club in Chicago from 11.3.11.
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Connected to Chicago - David Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, David Stewart talks with PETER ADRIAN Recycling Coordinator for the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. They discussed a proposal to ban plastic bags in Chicago and why it is important to the environment.
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Connected to Chicago - John Dempsey News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, John Dempsey talks with Flint Taylor, the lawyer for Michael Tillman. Tillman is one of the plaintiffs in a case filed against the City of Chicago and former mayor Richard J. Daley that alleges that the Chicago Police Department tortured multiple men in the 80s.
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Connected to Chicago - Ty Fahner President of the Civic...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron talks with Ty Fahner, President of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. They discuss his committee's effort to revise public pensions in Illinois and the push for Senate Bill 512 that would accomplish their goal.
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Connected to Chicago - Congressman Jack Franks
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron talks with Congressman Jack Franks. They discuss Governor Quinn's concerns over absentee voting on the ComEd bill.
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Connected to Chicago - Dan Miahaloplous, Ray Long, Greg...
From the WLS newsroom, Bill Cameron brings you Dan Miahaloplous of the Chicago News Cooperative, Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, and Larry Yellen of FOX Chicago. On the docket today, the recently passed ComEd bill, the trial of William Cellini, and the casino bill in Springfield.
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Connected to Chicago - Val Jensen, ComEd's Vice...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey brings you Val Jensen, ComEd's Vice President of Marketing and Environmental Programs, to discuss why Illinois needs the smart grid and what obstacles complicating the process.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart - 10/23/11
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with a representative from a website that allows the public to research prospective doctors.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart - 10/16/11
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with a representative from the forest preserve about plans to cut down thousands of trees infested with an invasive bug.
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Connected to Chicago - Chicago Inspector General Joseph...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Chicago Inspector General Joseph M. Ferguson to discuss the Rahm Emanuel's city budget proposal and the effects it will have on residents.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart - Sears Leaving...
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks State Sen. Matt Murphy and a spokesman from Sears about Sears exploring the possibility of moving their headquarters out of Illinois.
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Connected to Chicago - CTA President Forrest Claypool...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you CTA President Forrest Claypool to discuss the CTA's budget shortfall and some of the ways the CTA plans to fill the gap.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart talks with Jim Grogan, Deputy Administrator and chief counsel for the state's Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, about the effort to have Rod Blagojevich's law license removed.
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Connected to Chicago - Congressman Robert Dold Joins...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron and brings Congressman Robert Dold to discuss politics in Illinois and Washington.
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Connected to Chicago - Greg Hinz, Ray Long, and Cheryl...
Bill Cameron brings you GREG HINZ of Crain Chicago Business, RAY LONG of Chicago Tribune and Chicago sports reporter CHERYL RAYE-STOUT. They discuss Rahm Emanuel's possible run for president, pensions in Illinois and Chicago's sports landscape.
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Connected to Chicago - Senator Dick Durbin Joins Bill...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron and brings Senator Dick Durbin to discuss politics in Illinois and Washington.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart files a report focusing on about Lincoln Park Zoo moving its penguins and seabirds out and closing down their exhibit. Dave interview's with Sharon Dewar, Public Relations Director at the zoo.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart files a report focusing on TSA's changes to its policy regarding children.
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Connected to Chicago - U.S. ATTY PATRICK FITZGERALD -...
Connected to Chicago brings you U.S. ATTY PATRICK FITZGERALD's press conference in it's entirety.
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Connected to Chicago - U.S. ATTY PATRICK FITZGERALD -...
Connected to Chicago brings you the Q&A from U.S. ATTY PATRICK FITZGERALD's press conference at Chicago's City Club.
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Connected to Chicago - CEO of Chicago Public Schools...
Bill Cameron talks with CEO of Chicago Public Schools Jean-Claude Brizard.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart files a report remembering 9/11. Chicago Police superintendent Gary McCarthy was with the New York police department ten years ago and remembers that frightful day clearly. McCarthy tells Dave that Chicago is much safer today and is better prepared to defend itself from terrorist attacks.
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Connected to Chicago - Dave Stewart News Piece
For Connected to Chicago, Dave Stewart files a report about the new 9/11 exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum. It features pictures of first responders that day and the subsequent days.
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Connected to Chicago - Fraternal Order of Police...
Bill Cameron talks with Fraternal Order of Police President Mike Shields about Mayor Emanuel's proposed budget cuts and where those cuts can be made.
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Connected to Chicago - Mayor Emanuel - 08/28/11
WLS's Bill Cameron sits down with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at city hall. They discuss the first 100 days of the Mayor tenor and the path ahead.
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois State Treasurer Dan...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford. They talk about the state's finances and what needs to be done to get the States finances under control. Also, the Treasurer is traveling to China next week and to meet with Illinois companies that are in China. What does he hope to accomplish by this trip?
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Connected to Chicago - Karen Lewis, Chicago Teachers...
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Connected to Chicago - Bill Morris, Illinois Tollway...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Bill Morris, on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Tollway. They discuss the Illinois General Assembly wanting to raise the tolls on the Illinois Tollway. Does he support this increase? What would the increase in the tolls pay for? Does he think Governor Quinn will sign the bill?
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Connected to Chicago - Sun-Times Financial Guru Terry...
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Connected to Chicago - Chicago Inspector General Joe...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the Inspector General of Chicago, Joseph Ferguson. They discuss what the latest investigations that the IG's office is working on. Which administration seems to be more helpful, Mayor Daley or Mayor Emanuel?
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Greg Baise - President and CEO of the Illinois...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Greg Baise the President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers Association. They discuss the business tax increase by Illinois lawmakers and Governor Quinn. Will this tax increase hurt the Illinois business community and the Illinois economy in general?
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Conntected to Chicago - Illinois House Minority Leader...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross. They discuss former Governor Blagojevich conviction. Are the ethics in Springfield getting better? Did Governor Quinn get it right by not wanting to support the pay raises for the unions? Is Governor Quinn playing politics? Is Governor Quinn's word no good?
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Connected to Chicago - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk - 6/26/2011
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you U.S. Senator Mark Kirk. They talk about House Majority Leader Eric Cantor walking out of the debt limit talks with Vice President Biden. Was this a good move by the Republicans? What is the next step in the debt talks? What does Senator Kirk think about the redistricting in Illinois that the Democrats drew? Also, Senator Kirk wants an investigation into Delta Airlines. How come?
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Connected to Chicago - Jesse Ruiz, the Vice Chair of the...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Jesse Ruiz, the Vice Chair of the Chicago School Board. They discuss the school boards decision to not give the Chicago Teachers Union the 4% raise in the salary because of the fiscal mess the city, state and Chicago Public Schools are in.
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Garry McCarthy - Chicago Police Superintendent -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you new Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. They discuss the recent 'flash mobs' that have been occuring around the city. Are all of these incidents 'flash mobs'? People have called into the station saying the Police closed down North Avenue beach on Memorial Day because of gangs. Why did they close down the beach? The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police have asked for the city to hire new cops. What is being done to hire these cops?
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Connected to Chicago - Rev. Phil Blackwell - 6/5/2011
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Rev. Philip Blackwell, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist and gambling opponent. They discuss the gambling expansion bill that is now on Governor Quinn's desk. Why would a Chicago owned casino be bad for Chicago? Will it boost the economy in Chicago? Does he think the Governor will sign the bill? What is moral argument against gambling in Chicago?
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Connected to Chicago - Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Emergency...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey in for Bill Cameron plays tape of Mayor Rahm Emanuel this week talking about coordinating all department heads to work better in an emergency like the Blizzard of 2011.
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Connected to Chicago Interview - Illinois State Senator...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois State Senator Minority Leader Christine Radogno. They discuss how the budget will get accomplished in Springfield. Will there be a Chicago casino like Mayor Emanuel wants? What will happen with the redistricting of the State that will happen in the next couple months? What is causation and why is that relative to Illinois?
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Connected to Chicago New Piece - 5/15/2011
Monica runs a story about the second patient in the country to receive experitmental embryonic stem cell therapy for a spinal cord injury is undergoing treatment in Chicago. Could this treatment also offer hope for those suffering from MS?
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Connected to Chicago - Rahm Emanuel Transition Press...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Rahm Emanuel at a press conference this week talking about his transition team report. What kind changes will he bring? What does he think about just having the status quo?
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Connected to Chicago - Fran Spielman, Greg Hinz and Ray...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you this week's media panel of Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Fran Spielman of the Chicago Sun-Times and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business. They talk about what the legacy of the Daley administration will tell. Also, what did the Rahm's transition team report have to say? Does it look like we'll borrow billions of dollars to try and balance the state budget. And what happened this week at the Blagojevich retrial?
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Connected to Chicago - Conceal Carry Debate in...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the debate from Springfield of whether or not conceal carry should be allowed in Illinois. The bill was eventually voted down by the legislator
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Connected to Chicago - State Senate President John...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you State Senator John Cullerton. They discuss on how to cut the budget in Illinois. Why does the Governor want to borrow more than $8 billion dollars? Governor Quinn watns to cut a $1 billion from last year's spending. What programs will the cuts be made to?
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Connected to Chicago - Terry Sullivan, the President of...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey fills in for Bill Cameron. John talks with former Federal Prosecutor Terry Sullivan. They discuss the Rod Blagojevich Trial Part 2 which starts Wednesday. Does he think Rod Blagojevich will testify? Will his brother Robert testify? Does the media blitz help or hurt Rod Blagojevich's case?
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Connected to Chicago - Cook County State's Attorney,...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez. They discuss whether she will run for re-election and what her and her office has been working on.
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Connected to Chicago - Congressman Luiz Gutierrez -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Congressman Luis Gutierrez who talks about his new immigration initiative.
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Connected to Chicago - Senator Kirk and Senator Durbin...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the forum that U.S. Senators Kirk and Durbin are holding about the nuclear energy safety in Illinois.
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois Senator Matt Murphy -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois Senator Matt Murphy. They discuss in detail the GOP leadership's budget cut proposal to Governor Quinn.
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Connected to Chicago - State Senator Kirk Dillard -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois State Senator Kirk Dillard. They discuss the Governor's borrowing plan and what's next for the Illinois budget deficit. Also, will Governor Quinn sign the death penalty ban?
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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron - Congressman...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley. They talk about what kind of mayor Rahm Emanuel will be. Will the alderman and Mayor-Elect Emanuel get ahold? How will Rahm Emanuel be different from Mayor Daley? Who will win the budget cut battle in Washington the GOP or the President? What is the next step? Will the Cubs win the World Series this year?
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Connected to Chicago - Adam Schwartz, Senior Lawyer for...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey fills in for Bill Cameron and is joined by Adam Schwartz a senior lawyer for ACLU. Mr. Schwartz authored the spy camera study that the ACLU used to try and halt the installation of surveillance cameras in the city of Chicago.
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Tom Cross -Illinois House Minority Leader joins Bill...
Tom Cross, the Illinois House Minority Leader joins Bill Cameron on Connected to Chicago. They discuss the Governor's budget proposal that was revealed this week. Did the Governor cut enough? What cuts did the Republican leadership send to the Governor to consider? Did he consider any of them? Will this budget help our state?
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Connected to Chicago - Cook County Board President Toni...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. They discuss how her time in office has been going and her plan to cut the budget and layoff county employees.
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Pat Brady - Illinois Republican Chairman - joins...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you former Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady. They discuss the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to block a $33 billion construction that Governor Quinn signed. What does Brady think about the GOP chances in 4 years for the elections? What is the new branding that the GOP in Illinois needs to establish? Who would be the best candidates for business as Mayor of Chicago?
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois House Majority Leader...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie. She tells Bill why the income tax and corporate tax hike was necessary for Illinois. How will this help the people of Illinois? What kind of pension and medicaid reform did the General Assembly enact last session? Will states be able to declare bankruptcy soon?
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois House Minority Leader...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross. They discuss the Illinois General Assmebly raising the state income tax by 66% and the corporate tax by 46%. Was this right for the people of Illinois? Did Governor Quinn trade income tax votes for the death penalty ban being signed?
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Connected to Chicago - Senator Carol Moseley Braun -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you former Illinois Senator Carol Moseley Braun. They discuss her campaign and how she will get Chicago out of it's budget deficit, the management of the Chicago Public Schools and whether she would retain Police Superintendent Jody Weis.
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Connected to Chicago - Andy Shaw - Better Government...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Andy Shaw the Executive Director of the Better Government Association. They discuss Rahm's eligibility and the Chicago mayoral race. The BGA ran a story about what the appropriate size of the Chicago city council shoule be? And what are Andy's greatest hopes and fears of the Springfield lame duck session?
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Connected to Chicago - Rahm Emanuel - Mayoral Candidate...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Mayoral Candidate Rahm Emanuel. They discuss his residency issues with his mayoral candidancy. Will he send his kids to Chicago Public Schools? What does he intend to do with the Chicago budget shortfall?
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Connected to Chicago - Tim Carey, President of Hawthrone...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Tim Carey, President of Hawthrone Race Track. They discuss the huge expansion of gambling bill that has been proposed in Springfield. What will this mean for the gambling industry in the State of Illinois? Is it right to abuse people vices to get money for the state? Will the bill pass?
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Connected to Chicago - David Vite - President of the...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey bring you David Vite the President of the Chicago Retail Merchants Association (CRMA) who came out with a new poll for the Chicago mayor's race. Who has the lead and will this election even be close?
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Connected to Chicago - Mayoral Candidate Miguel Del...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Mayoral Candidate Miguel Del Valle. They discuss his campaign for Mayor of Chicago including the important issues of the city's budget, the Chicago Public Schools and whether or not he would keep Police Superintendent Weiss.
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Connected to Chicago - Mayoral Candidate Gery Chico -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Mayoral candidate Gery Chico. They discuss his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago. What will he do to get Chicago out of the budget problem that they are in? What policies will he continue from Mayor Daley's administration?
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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron - State Senate...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you State Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno. They discuss everything concerning Illinois politics. Including the G.O.P. getting a majority in the Illinois House, the Illinois Governor and Senate races to the recall referendum on the ballot Tuesday.
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois Govorner Pat Quinn. They discuss his chances in the Governor's race, the unemployent in Illinois and how will he fix the Illinois budget?
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Connected to Chicago - U.S. Senate candidate from...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you U.S. Senate Candidate from Illinois, Republican Mark Kirk. They discuss the how to create more jobs to get America out of this bad economy, the health care repeal effort and what will happen in the lame duck congressional session after the mid-term elections.
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Connected to Chicago - U.S. Senator from Illinois Dick...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you U.S. Senator from Illinois Dick Durbin. They discuss the Tea party movement and how that will effect he mid-term elections, Congress failing to extend the Bush era tax cuts and what will happen if the Republicans take over the House?
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Connected to Chicago - Bill Cameron interviews Mayor...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Mayor Richard Daley. They discuss his recent surprise announcement to not run for a seventh term, what he expects from the next mayor and things he'll miss about the job.
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Chicago to Chicago - Fraternal Order of Police President...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Mark Donahue. They discuss the rally the Chicago Police had this week in protest of Superintendent Jody Weis. Why do they think he's doing a bad job? Who should be the next Superintendent? What should the next Mayor focus on?
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Connected to Chicago - UIC Professor Dick Simpson -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you UIC Political Science professor Dick Simpson. He discusses the political life in Illinois after the Blagojevich trial.
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Connected to Chicago - Special Segment to the late U.S....
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you tape this week of the late Congressman Dan Rostenkowski. He was a mover and a shaker in Illinois politics for many years. He passed away at the age of 82.
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Connected to Chicago - G.O.P. Congressional candidate...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Republican candidate Robert Dold who is running for Mark Kirk's old Congressional seat in the 10th District.
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Connected to Chicago - Chicago Alderman of the 32 Ward...
From the WLS newsroom John Dempsey fills in for Bill Cameron and brings you 32nd Ward Chicago Alderman Scott Waguespack. They discuss why he wants to run for Mayor even if Mayor Daley decides to run again. Also, what needs to be done to turn Chicago's fiscal mess around?
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Connected to Chicago - Civic Federation President...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Lawrence Msall of the Civic Federation. The Civic Federation came out with a report this week that shows Illinois will be paying over $550 million dollars. How can we lower out terrible credit record?
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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron - Republican Lt....
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the GOP Lt. Governor Candidate Jason Plummer. They discuss his background, his Lt. Governor primary race and what it will take for the republicans to win back the governorship in Illinois.
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Connected to Chicago - Tom Menard -Coalition Against...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the Executive Director of the Coalition Against Handgun Violence Tom Menard and Executive Director of the Illinois Rifle Association Richard Pearson. They discuss the Chicago gun ban and what they think the U.S. Supreme court will rule.
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Connected to Chicago - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. They discuss how Sheriff Dart is closing jails to save money.
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Connected to Chicago - Republican Cook County Board...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you G.O.P. candidate for cook County Board President Roger Keats. They discuss why he wants to be cook county Board President.
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Connected to Chicago - Democratic Cook County Board...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the democratic Cook County Board President candidate Toni Preckwinkle. They discuss her campaign and her agenda if elected as Cook County Board President.
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Connected to Chicago - Gubernatorial Illinois G.O.P....
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the Illinois G.O.P. candidate for Governor Bill Brady. They discuss his agenda for the race for Governor in Illinois.
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Connected to Chicago - Democratic Lt. Governor candidate...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the Democratic Lt. Governor Candidate Sheila Simon. She explains why she is qualified to be governor if it comes to that, taxes, gun control and if Illinois Representative Art Turner will get a job in the Quinn/Simon administration should they win.
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois State Senator Dick...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings Illinois Senator Dick Durbin. They discuss the landmark healthcare bill that was passed in Congress and the Illinois race for Senator between Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk.
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Connected to Chicago - Forrest Claypool - 4/25/2010
Independent candidate for Cook county Assessor Forrest Claypool joins Bill Cameron.
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Connected to Chicago - Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. They discuss gun laws in Chicago and Illinois, politics and his legislative agenda.
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Connected to Chicago - Independent Gubernatorial...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the newly announced Independent candidate for Governor of Illinois and Lt. Governor of Illinois Scott Lee Cohen and Baxter Swilley. They discuss why he got bad press after he won the Lt. Governor bid on the democratic ticket. Also, what is his agenda if he wins the governorship in Springfield? Why did he pcik Baxter Swilley as his running mate and where does his campaign stand on abortion and gun control?
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Connected to Chicago - Illinois Green Party Candidate...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you the Illinois Green Party Candidate Richard Whitney. They discuss what his agenda is for Illinois if elected Governor.
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Connected to Chicago - Congressman Luis Gutierrez -...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Congressman Luis Gutierrez. Bill plays tape from the Congressman Gutierrez at The Center on Halsted discussing how lesbian, gay and transgendered people that they should get immigration reform too.
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Connected to Chicago - Senator Kirk Dillard - 6/20/2010
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron talks with Illinois State Senator Kirk Dillard. They discuss the Senator's op-ed piece he wrote this week about how the Blagojevich trial and Illinois politics.
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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron - State Rep. John...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you State Rep. John Fritchey. They talk about the overturning of the Chicago gun ban and how are ways to make Chicago safe.
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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron - NRA Illinois...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you NRA Illinois lobbyist Todd Vandermyde. They discuss in depth the range of the Chicago gun ordinance.
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Connected to Chicago - City of Chicago's Gun Ordinance...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you this week's newsmaker interviews of Mayor Daley's lawyer on the Chicago Gun Ordinance, Mike Forti. He defends the ordinance as they disect the ordinance to find out what is exactly in it.
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Connected to Chicago - U.S. Congressman from Illinois...
From the WLS newsroom Bill Cameron brings you Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley. They talk about the Charlie Rangel scandel, Blago and gun control in Chicago, Illinois and America.
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