Connected To Chicago - 11-29-14 -- This week's newsmaker is Senator Mark Kirk. He gives his insight on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri and his feelings toward a civilian police force versus a military police force. He also discusses the issue of street violence in Chicago, President Obama's recent executive order on immigration, why Chuck Hagel left his position as Secretary of Defense, a growing nuclear threat in Iran, and his potential for reelection in 2016. In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune on President Obama being heckled in Chicago while speaking on immigration, Chuck Hagel's fate based on his counterterrorism views, and an update on Governor Elect Bruce Rauner. Then, with the holidays fast approaching, Jennifer Keiper addresses the issue of unsafe toys.

Connected To Chicago - 11-29-14 -- This week's newsmaker is Senator Mark Kirk. He gives his insight on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri and his feelings toward a civilian police force versus a military police force. He also discusses the issue of street violence in Chicago, President Obama's recent executive order on immigration, why Chuck Hagel left his position as Secretary of Defense, a growing nuclear threat in Iran, and his potential for reelection in 2016. In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune on President Obama being heckled in Chicago while speaking on immigration, Chuck Hagel's fate based on his counterterrorism views, and an update on Governor Elect Bruce Rauner. Then, with the holidays fast approaching, Jennifer Keiper addresses the issue of unsafe toys.

Connected To Chicago - 11/22/14 -- This week's newsmaker is Chicago mayoral candidate Jesus Chuy Garcia. Host Bill Cameron asks the important questions including why he is running, his union endorsement, and how he expects to compete with Rahm Emanuel's money. And his stance on issues such as the closing of schools, street violence, pensions, a commuter tax, and red light and speed enforcement cameras. In the roundtable the show is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Hal Dardick and Ray Long of The Chicago Tribune, and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times. They discuss the future of a 5% income tax, President Obama's act on immigration, Mayor Emanuel's 2015 budget, Rep. Tammy Duckworth's proxy vote block, and the proposed minimum wage bill. Then, it's that time of year again. The bells are ringing on the street and outside your local grocery store. Ryan Burrow speaks with Salvation Army Captain Carol Lewis about their need for toys this time of year.

Connected To Chicago - 11/22/14 -- This week's newsmaker is Chicago mayoral candidate Jesus Chuy Garcia. Host Bill Cameron asks the important questions including why he is running, his union endorsement, and how he expects to compete with Rahm Emanuel's money. And his stance on issues such as the closing of schools, street violence, pensions, a commuter tax, and red light and speed enforcement cameras. In the roundtable the show is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Hal Dardick and Ray Long of The Chicago Tribune, and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times. They discuss the future of a 5% income tax, President Obama's act on immigration, Mayor Emanuel's 2015 budget, Rep. Tammy Duckworth's proxy vote block, and the proposed minimum wage bill. Then, it's that time of year again. The bells are ringing on the street and outside your local grocery store. Ryan Burrow speaks with Salvation Army Captain Carol Lewis about their need for toys this time of year.

Connected To Chicago - 11/15/14 -- This week's newsmaker is Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie. She and host Bill Cameron discuss Governor Pat Quinn's last days in office and the issues he wants to tackle before his departure, particularly the minimum wage increase. Also Governor Elect Bruce Rauner and what relationship she expects to have with him and his issues such as tort and workers compensation reform. In the roundtable, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times join Bill and Remember Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne. Other topics include how soon President Obama will act on deportations, the approval of the Keystone Pipeline, Pat Quinn's place in the future, and the latest in the mayoral race. Then Nick Gale reflects on Veterans Day and shares ways to help veterans throughout the entire year.

Connected To Chicago - 11/15/14 -- This week's newsmaker is Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie. She and host Bill Cameron discuss Governor Pat Quinn's last days in office and the issues he wants to tackle before his departure, particularly the minimum wage increase. Also Governor Elect Bruce Rauner and what relationship she expects to have with him and his issues such as tort and workers compensation reform. In the roundtable, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times join Bill and Remember Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne. Other topics include how soon President Obama will act on deportations, the approval of the Keystone Pipeline, Pat Quinn's place in the future, and the latest in the mayoral race. Then Nick Gale reflects on Veterans Day and shares ways to help veterans throughout the entire year.

Connected To Chicago - 11/08/14 - this week's Newsmaker Guest is Madeleine Doubek, - CEO of Reboot Illinois.

Connected To Chicago - 11/08/14 - this week's Newsmaker Guest is Madeleine Doubek, - CEO of Reboot Illinois.

Connected To Chicago - 11-01-14 -- This week's newsmaker is the Libertarian candidate for Governor Chad Grimm. Host Bill Cameron asks him what he believes in and what his background is. Why isn't he a Republican? Why would he be a better governor? What role should the state government play? They also talk about where he stands on issues such as lowering the income tax, state pension programs, the legalization of marijuana, gambling and poker machines, the minimum wage, and gun control. In the roundtable, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Ray Long of the Tribune, and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times join Bill and they discuss the final days before the election. Do the republicans have ground game in this race? Does the Libertarian candidate stack up to the other two? Does Jim Oberweis have a chance of winning against incumbent Dick Durbin? Finally Jennifer Keiper talks to James Bell, General Motor's Head of Consumer Affairs. The automaker is ramping up efforts to get nearly 2.4 million recalled cars, with faulty ignition switches, fixed. At least 30 people have died in crashes related to the problem.

Connected To Chicago - 11-01-14 -- This week's newsmaker is the Libertarian candidate for Governor Chad Grimm. Host Bill Cameron asks him what he believes in and what his background is. Why isn't he a Republican? Why would he be a better governor? What role should the state government play? They also talk about where he stands on issues such as lowering the income tax, state pension programs, the legalization of marijuana, gambling and poker machines, the minimum wage, and gun control. In the roundtable, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Ray Long of the Tribune, and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times join Bill and they discuss the final days before the election. Do the republicans have ground game in this race? Does the Libertarian candidate stack up to the other two? Does Jim Oberweis have a chance of winning against incumbent Dick Durbin? Finally Jennifer Keiper talks to James Bell, General Motor's Head of Consumer Affairs. The automaker is ramping up efforts to get nearly 2.4 million recalled cars, with faulty ignition switches, fixed. At least 30 people have died in crashes related to the problem.