Connected To Chicago - 03-07-15 - This week's newsmaker is Illinois State Senator Christine Radogno. She discusses the state budget including its effect on roads and daycare services. What would be the outcome of an Emergency Budget Act? She also addresses the Criminal Justice Reform Initiative, the ongoing crisis at the Department of Children and Family Services, how Rahm's reelection could affect the bond rating, Senator Mark Kirk's reelection in 2016, and what would a millionaire's tax do for the state? In the roundtable joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Bill Cameron discusses Rahm's new ad campaign, Hillary Clinton's emails, and Aaron Schock. Then John Dempsey looks at the 50th anniversary of the Selma Civil Rights March.

Connected To Chicago - 03-07-15 - This week's newsmaker is Illinois State Senator Christine Radogno. She discusses the state budget including its effect on roads and daycare services. What would be the outcome of an Emergency Budget Act? She also addresses the Criminal Justice Reform Initiative, the ongoing crisis at the Department of Children and Family Services, how Rahm's reelection could affect the bond rating, Senator Mark Kirk's reelection in 2016, and what would a millionaire's tax do for the state? In the roundtable joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Bill Cameron discusses Rahm's new ad campaign, Hillary Clinton's emails, and Aaron Schock. Then John Dempsey looks at the 50th anniversary of the Selma Civil Rights March.

Connected To Chicago - 02-28-15 - After the results of Tuesday's election the two remaining candidates flocked to Willie Wilson in hopes of an endorsement. Willie Wilson shares his experience of being approached by both Rahm Emanuel and Chuy Garcia with Bill Cameron. Then Bill is joined by authors of the book Corrupt Illinois, Thomas Gradel and Dick Simpson. They discuss who they think is the most corrupt in this state and what leads these officials to dishonesty. In the roundtable, Rahm's handling of the runoff is discussed with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune. Then Nick Gale looks at the "Real ID" mandate by the federal government and where Illinois is at in the process of making state drivers licenses conform to the fed's requirements. Will Illinois residents trying to board flights later this year be denied? Secretary of State Spokesman Dave Drucker says this isn't so and explains why.

Connected To Chicago - 02-28-15 - After the results of Tuesday's election the two remaining candidates flocked to Willie Wilson in hopes of an endorsement. Willie Wilson shares his experience of being approached by both Rahm Emanuel and Chuy Garcia with Bill Cameron. Then Bill is joined by authors of the book Corrupt Illinois, Thomas Gradel and Dick Simpson. They discuss who they think is the most corrupt in this state and what leads these officials to dishonesty. In the roundtable, Rahm's handling of the runoff is discussed with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune. Then Nick Gale looks at the "Real ID" mandate by the federal government and where Illinois is at in the process of making state drivers licenses conform to the fed's requirements. Will Illinois residents trying to board flights later this year be denied? Secretary of State Spokesman Dave Drucker says this isn't so and explains why.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and President Obama at the Pullman monument event on February 19th.

Connected To Chicago - 02-21-15 -- This week's newsmaker is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. He addresses some of his accomplishments as mayor including the improvement of the Pullman area and the event there that included President Obama. In the round table, Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune from Springfield, John Byrne of the Tribune from City Hall, and Lynn Sweet of The Sun-Times from Washington. They discuss the possible effect of Obama's visit on Rahm Emanuel's campaign just days before the election. Also Governor Rauner's state budget address this past week. Finally, as the Auto Show comes to a close, Jennifer Keiper speaks with Jonathan Honeycutt, Ford's Police Interceptor Marketing Manager about its newest police car, which has been unveiled at the hometown show. The vehicle is built at Ford's South Side Assembly plant and modified across the street from the facility.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and President Obama at the Pullman monument event on February 19th.

Connected To Chicago - 02-21-15 -- This week's newsmaker is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. He addresses some of his accomplishments as mayor including the improvement of the Pullman area and the event there that included President Obama. In the round table, Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune from Springfield, John Byrne of the Tribune from City Hall, and Lynn Sweet of The Sun-Times from Washington. They discuss the possible effect of Obama's visit on Rahm Emanuel's campaign just days before the election. Also Governor Rauner's state budget address this past week. Finally, as the Auto Show comes to a close, Jennifer Keiper speaks with Jonathan Honeycutt, Ford's Police Interceptor Marketing Manager about its newest police car, which has been unveiled at the hometown show. The vehicle is built at Ford's South Side Assembly plant and modified across the street from the facility.

Connected To Chicago - 02-14-15 -- This week's newsmaker is Chicago Mayoral Candidate Chuy Garcia. Bill Cameron asks Garcia how can he beat Rahm's millions of dollars, and his opinion on a proposed commuter tax, how to deal with the city's crime, the disproportionate amount of attention downtown gets compared to the rest of the city, and the idea of having a municipal photo ID card. He also defends his involvement in the property tax increase, and his seemingly illegal $8500 tax exemption. In the Round Table, Governor Rauner's run in with organized labor unions, Mark Kirk's interesting vote on the new defense secretary, and the president and presidential hopeful that are coming to Chicago in the coming weeks. Host Bill Cameron, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune discuss these stories and more. Then this week we heard of the controversial decision to revoke the Little League championship title from Jackie Robinson West, John Dempsey reflects on the situation's developments.

Connected To Chicago - 02-14-15 -- This week's newsmaker is Chicago Mayoral Candidate Chuy Garcia. Bill Cameron asks Garcia how can he beat Rahm's millions of dollars, and his opinion on a proposed commuter tax, how to deal with the city's crime, the disproportionate amount of attention downtown gets compared to the rest of the city, and the idea of having a municipal photo ID card. He also defends his involvement in the property tax increase, and his seemingly illegal $8500 tax exemption. In the Round Table, Governor Rauner's run in with organized labor unions, Mark Kirk's interesting vote on the new defense secretary, and the president and presidential hopeful that are coming to Chicago in the coming weeks. Host Bill Cameron, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune discuss these stories and more. Then this week we heard of the controversial decision to revoke the Little League championship title from Jackie Robinson West, John Dempsey reflects on the situation's developments.