Join Nick Gale as he welcomes former CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas as they discuss the current obstacles facing Pedro Martinez as he becomes the newest person to lead CPS (Chicago Public Schools). 

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Connected to Chicago (09-19-2021) Special Guest-Paul Vallas

Each weekend, Bill Cameron sits down one on one with the major Chicago newsmakers of the week. Following the newsmaker interview, Bill moderates a panel discussion of Chicago's best and brightest political minds of the week's news and happenings.

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Join WLS-AM 890 for Take 1 with Bill Cameron you'll hear from former President Obama, our Reporter Round Table, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Podcast available now! Listen live Sunday at 5pm on WLS-AM 890

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Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-08-2022)

Join Bill Cameron back to WLS and check out “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” Bill goes in-depth with Senator Dick Durbin on this week’s debut episode.

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Take 1 with Bill Cameron

Breaking down the Jussie Smollett sentencing with former federal prosecutor Pat Brady, and our Kim Gordon looks at Mayor Lightfoot’s effort to help families in need. 

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Connected to Chicago (03-13-2022) Special Guest-Pat Brady

Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan indicted this week on racketeering charges. We talk about all aspects of that this week on Connected to Chicago with special guest: Rod Blagojevich.

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Connected to Chicago (03-06-2022) Special Guest-Former IL Governor Rod Blagojevich

News Director Nick Gale talks with Chief Medical Officer at Chicago Department of Public Health Dr. Jennifer Seo about indoor mask mandates ending on February 28th, and our WLS roundtable.

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Connected to Chicago (09-19-2021) Special Guest-Paul Vallas

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