Connected To Chicago - 05-17-15 - This week's newsmaker is chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority, Kirk Dillard. Budgets and Safety top the discussion about public transportation in and around Chicago. With the possibility of cutbacks in state funding, how will can Chicago's mass transit agencies assure service to their customer base. Is there anything to learn from the Amtrak accident in Pennsylvania, and what safety measures can be taken to prevent this type of situation in our area?

Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business in the roundtable. Topics this week include: ABC News anchor George Stephanapolous and his donations to the Clinton Foundation. - Mark Kirk's first campaign ad in his race against Tammy Duckworth for the Senate seat.

Jennifer Keiper talks to Ben Bright of the Cook County Sheriff's office which has been working on reducing 'sex trafficking' of various types in the county. One recent case involved an underage runaway who turned to prostitution and was marketing herself in on-line ads.

Connected To Chicago - 05-17-15 - This week's newsmaker is chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority, Kirk Dillard. Budgets and Safety top the discussion about public transportation in and around Chicago. With the possibility of cutbacks in state funding, how will can Chicago's mass transit agencies assure service to their customer base. Is there anything to learn from the Amtrak accident in Pennsylvania, and what safety measures can be taken to prevent this type of situation in our area?

Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business in the roundtable. Topics this week include: ABC News anchor George Stephanapolous and his donations to the Clinton Foundation. - Mark Kirk's first campaign ad in his race against Tammy Duckworth for the Senate seat.

Jennifer Keiper talks to Ben Bright of the Cook County Sheriff's office which has been working on reducing 'sex trafficking' of various types in the county. One recent case involved an underage runaway who turned to prostitution and was marketing herself in on-line ads.

Connected To Chicago - 05-10-15 - This week's newsmaker is Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. He and Bill Cameron start by discussing the court pension law ruling. He also discusses issues affecting his department specifically such as the consequences of incarceration and the mentally ill population in the Cook County jail system. Then Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business in the roundtable. They give their take on the pension ruling, Jeb Bush's campaign, Aaron Schock looking for work, NSA policies expiring, Governor Rauner's turn around agenda, and the Chicago teacher's union fighting a proposed pay cut. Finally, Nick Gale with Secretary of State Jesse White's efforts to increase organ donation. April was National Donate Life Month and even though April has passed, it isn't stopping him from spreading his message. He also talks about future efforts to warn college students about the dangers of fake ID's.

Connected To Chicago - 05-10-15 - This week's newsmaker is Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. He and Bill Cameron start by discussing the court pension law ruling. He also discusses issues affecting his department specifically such as the consequences of incarceration and the mentally ill population in the Cook County jail system. Then Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business in the roundtable. They give their take on the pension ruling, Jeb Bush's campaign, Aaron Schock looking for work, NSA policies expiring, Governor Rauner's turn around agenda, and the Chicago teacher's union fighting a proposed pay cut. Finally, Nick Gale with Secretary of State Jesse White's efforts to increase organ donation. April was National Donate Life Month and even though April has passed, it isn't stopping him from spreading his message. He also talks about future efforts to warn college students about the dangers of fake ID's.

Connected To Chicago - 05-03-15 - This week's newsmaker interview features State Representative Mike Zalewski. He and bill discuss reform of the criminal justice system in Illinois. They include what we are learning from the situation in Baltimore. In the roundtable, Bill Cameron is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune. They discuss the news of the week including the benefits to the Obama library being brought to Chicago; a new democratic presidential candidate announced this week, and the talk of same sex marriage in Washington. Finally John Dempsey talks about the 100 Club, the civilian group which raises money for the families of first responders killed in the line of duty. The group handed out eleven valor awards this past week, including one to Chicago Police Commander Edward Kulbida, who was shot in the line of duty last October, and survived.

Connected To Chicago - 05-03-15 - This week's newsmaker interview features State Representative Mike Zalewski. He and bill discuss reform of the criminal justice system in Illinois. They include what we are learning from the situation in Baltimore. In the roundtable, Bill Cameron is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune. They discuss the news of the week including the benefits to the Obama library being brought to Chicago; a new democratic presidential candidate announced this week, and the talk of same sex marriage in Washington. Finally John Dempsey talks about the 100 Club, the civilian group which raises money for the families of first responders killed in the line of duty. The group handed out eleven valor awards this past week, including one to Chicago Police Commander Edward Kulbida, who was shot in the line of duty last October, and survived.

Connected To Chicago - 04-26-15

Newsmaker guest: 32nd Alderman Waguespack joins host Bill Cameron to discuss the recent city elections which returned Rahm Emanuel to the 5th floor mayor's office. Bill questions the alderman about state law changes that might help to insure the Obama Library being located in Chicago. Can the parking meter deal ever be fixed, and what is the future of red light & speed cameras in the city? Is Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer, Barbara Byrd-Bennett on her way out over the SUPES Academy training scandal?

Round Table Panel includes: Lynn Sweet, (Chicago Sun-Times) - Ray Long (Chicago Tribune) - John Byrne (Chicago Tribune).

Topics covered include: A possible future for Rahm Emanuel in Washington D.C., the anticipated announcement of Chicago as the home of the Obama Library, and some insight about the announcement that a U.S. drone attack killed two Western hostages. Jennifer Keiper talks to Chris Basso about new Carfax features and car information which will alert users to automobile recalls.

Connected To Chicago - 04-26-15

Newsmaker guest: 32nd Alderman Waguespack joins host Bill Cameron to discuss the recent city elections which returned Rahm Emanuel to the 5th floor mayor's office. Bill questions the alderman about state law changes that might help to insure the Obama Library being located in Chicago. Can the parking meter deal ever be fixed, and what is the future of red light & speed cameras in the city? Is Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer, Barbara Byrd-Bennett on her way out over the SUPES Academy training scandal?

Round Table Panel includes: Lynn Sweet, (Chicago Sun-Times) - Ray Long (Chicago Tribune) - John Byrne (Chicago Tribune).

Topics covered include: A possible future for Rahm Emanuel in Washington D.C., the anticipated announcement of Chicago as the home of the Obama Library, and some insight about the announcement that a U.S. drone attack killed two Western hostages. Jennifer Keiper talks to Chris Basso about new Carfax features and car information which will alert users to automobile recalls.

Connected To Chicago - 04-19-15 - This week John Dempsey sits in for Bill Cameron and hosts the newsmaker interview featuring State Senator Daniel Biss. They go in depth discussing the state pension problems and address the numerous ways these pensions are being reformed. In the roundtable, John Dempsey is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Carol Felsenthal of Chicago Magazine. They discuss the recent racially charged comments made by Senator Mark Kirk and how it might affect his reelection in 2016. On the topic of that election, are there any other democrats willing to run against Tammy Duckworth in the primary? What's the latest on Aaron Schock charges? Which of the parks would be a better location for the Obama Library? What will become of Barbara Byrd Bennett and should Chicago Public School be allowed to file for bankruptcy? Then Nick Gale focuses on the 150 anniversaries of the end of the Civil War and the death/assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Chris Wills, spokesman for the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency as well as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield talks about previous events that commemorated the anniversary of the Civil War over the past 4 years and future events to wrap up the commemoration.

Connected To Chicago - 04-19-15 - This week John Dempsey sits in for Bill Cameron and hosts the newsmaker interview featuring State Senator Daniel Biss. They go in depth discussing the state pension problems and address the numerous ways these pensions are being reformed. In the roundtable, John Dempsey is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Carol Felsenthal of Chicago Magazine. They discuss the recent racially charged comments made by Senator Mark Kirk and how it might affect his reelection in 2016. On the topic of that election, are there any other democrats willing to run against Tammy Duckworth in the primary? What's the latest on Aaron Schock charges? Which of the parks would be a better location for the Obama Library? What will become of Barbara Byrd Bennett and should Chicago Public School be allowed to file for bankruptcy? Then Nick Gale focuses on the 150 anniversaries of the end of the Civil War and the death/assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Chris Wills, spokesman for the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency as well as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield talks about previous events that commemorated the anniversary of the Civil War over the past 4 years and future events to wrap up the commemoration.