C2C May 19th, 2013 Added: 5/17/13 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 Chicago’s political dealings on the level, specifically his report on Chicago’s 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, the investigation into the IRS’ dealings, Mayor Emanuel’s plan to revamp Navy Pier and much more. You can listen to Connected to Chicago Sunday’s at 6a on WLS AM & FM. And keep up to date with podcasts and more at WLSAM.com, and @billjcameron on Twitter.
C2C May 12th, 2013 Added: 5/10/13 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 Chicago’s 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 Madigan’s pension reform plan versus Senate President John Cullerton’s plan, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s poll numbers, gay marriage legislation in Illinois and much more. You can listen to Connected to Chicago Sunday’s at 6a on WLS AM & FM. And keep up to date with podcasts and more at WLSAM.com, and @billjcameron on Twitter.
January 13th, 2013 Added: 1/12/13 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 Assembly’s lack of action on Gov. Pat Quinn’s political career, who Gov. Quinn might face in a primary race, Rahm Emanuel’s battle with the powerful IL gun lobby and much more. Also, John Dempsey sits down with owner of Palace Grill, George Lemperis, to talk about the impact he’s felt from the NHL lockout.
Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05/05/13) Added: 5/3/13 Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05/05/13)
WLS-AM 890. 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: Pension reform passes the Illinois House, but what are its chances in the Senate? Democratic Speaker Michael Madigan thinks it will pass and survive the inevitable court challenge; his preamble reads like a closing argument to the Supreme Court. Is any of this related to Atty. Gen. Madigan's putative gubernatorial ambitions? The nomination of Penny Pritzker as U.S. Commerce secretary, She has a rocky relationship with labor and some esplainin' to do about her role in a suburban that trafficked in sub-prime loans. Did Tom Ricketts really mean to threaten to move to Rosemont? Zorn loves the plans for the new Wrigley Field, however. A gaming bill is on the move in Springfield, but it needs some more tweaking, particularly in the area of ethics. Gov. Quinn "has been a great steerer-away from specifics," says Long.
C2C April 28th, 2013 Added: 4/26/13 This week on Connected to Chicago Bill Cameron tackles the stories you're talking about. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Chicago’s first black mayor, Bill looks back at the career of said mayor, Harold Washington, including tape of Washington’s 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 Washington’s time as mayor, Bruce Rauner’s latest hiccup, Aaron Shock taking himself out of the race for governor, the implementation of ‘Obamacare’ and much more. You can listen to Connected to Chicago Sunday’s at 6a on WLS AM & FM. And keep up to date with podcasts and more at WLSAM.com, and @billjcameron on Twitter.
C2C April 21st, 2013 Added: 4/19/13 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 state is recovering from recent flooding, Lisa Madigan’s suspected run for Governor, the gun control debate on Capitol Hill and much more. You can get Connected to Chicago on WLS AM & FM, WLSAM.com, and @billjcameron on Twitter.
C2C April 14th, 2013 Added: 4/12/13 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 unclaimed goat’s head at Wrigley Field, gun control debates in DC & IL, the First Lady’s visit to Chicago and much more.
C2C - April 7th, 2013 Added: 4/8/13 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 of President Obama’s budget and much more.
C2C - March 31st, 2013 Added: 4/1/13 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?
C2C March 24th, 2013 Added: 3/26/13 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?
