Connected To Chicago - 08-16-14 - This week's newsmaker is the state fair in Springfield. The highlight of the event is the gubernatorial race between incumbent Pat Quinn and GOP challenger Bruce Rauner. Bill Cameron narrates highlights from both candidates speaking in Springfield as well as statements on the race made by State Rep. Lou Lang, State Senator Bill Brady, and Senator Durbin. We also hear from Paul Schimpf who is challenging Lisa Madigan for Illinois Attorney General. And Judy Baar Topinka makes a statement on her stance on helping family members. 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 discuss what was happening in Springfield, such as Rauner's confidence and Quinn and the unemployment rate. Also Rahm Emanuel's lack of a challenger despite his low approval rating and Obama taking another vacation. Finally Nick Gale focuses on the racial disparity of consent searches of vehicles during traffic stops.

Connected To Chicago - 08-16-14 - This week's newsmaker is the state fair in Springfield. The highlight of the event is the gubernatorial race between incumbent Pat Quinn and GOP challenger Bruce Rauner. Bill Cameron narrates highlights from both candidates speaking in Springfield as well as statements on the race made by State Rep. Lou Lang, State Senator Bill Brady, and Senator Durbin. We also hear from Paul Schimpf who is challenging Lisa Madigan for Illinois Attorney General. And Judy Baar Topinka makes a statement on her stance on helping family members. 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 discuss what was happening in Springfield, such as Rauner's confidence and Quinn and the unemployment rate. Also Rahm Emanuel's lack of a challenger despite his low approval rating and Obama taking another vacation. Finally Nick Gale focuses on the racial disparity of consent searches of vehicles during traffic stops.

Connected To Chicago - 08-09-14 -- This week's newsmaker is Senator Mark Kirk. Bill asks him about how he feels on Obama's current policy in Iraq. Do we need boots on the ground? Also other international headlines including the happenings in Gaza, the development of a nuclear weapon in Iran, and the state of the Syrian reactor. In Illinois, Quinn and Rauner, how do each of their policies affect the state's credit rating? Also Senator Kirk speaks on his ongoing recovery from his recent stroke. 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 and Hal Dardick of the Tribune discuss the stories of the week. It is August and Chicago still has millions of potholes. What steps should the United States be taking with increasing tensions in Iraq? The mayoral campaign is still heating up, who will face Rahm? Governor Quinn's favorite tent at the State Fair. Rahm receives extra help in troubled areas from the state police. And Walgreens' decision to stay in Illinois. Finally Ryan Burrow speaks with a group that helps families who have recently lost loved ones in light of the recent loop office shooting.

Connected To Chicago - 08-09-14 -- This week's newsmaker is Senator Mark Kirk. Bill asks him about how he feels on Obama's current policy in Iraq. Do we need boots on the ground? Also other international headlines including the happenings in Gaza, the development of a nuclear weapon in Iran, and the state of the Syrian reactor. In Illinois, Quinn and Rauner, how do each of their policies affect the state's credit rating? Also Senator Kirk speaks on his ongoing recovery from his recent stroke. 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 and Hal Dardick of the Tribune discuss the stories of the week. It is August and Chicago still has millions of potholes. What steps should the United States be taking with increasing tensions in Iraq? The mayoral campaign is still heating up, who will face Rahm? Governor Quinn's favorite tent at the State Fair. Rahm receives extra help in troubled areas from the state police. And Walgreens' decision to stay in Illinois. Finally Ryan Burrow speaks with a group that helps families who have recently lost loved ones in light of the recent loop office shooting.

Connected To Chicago - 08-02-14 -- This week's newsmaker is Senator Dick Durbin. Bill asks him questions on key issues including the current state of Obama's foreign policy. Will the new name in Veterans Affairs make a difference? His views on increasing the minimum wage. Does all of talk on the impeachment of President Obama hold water? And what can we do about the threat of corporate inversions? In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business and Ray Long of the Tribune discuss if both candidates for governor are buying the black vote, renaming Water Tower Plaza to honor former mayor Jane Byrne, and in light of this weeks shooting in the financial district, are companies doing enough for workplace safety? Finally Nick Gale takes a look at skin cancer treatment and prevention. The Chicago Bears and the American Academy of Dermatology have teamed up to offer free skin cancer screenings at Soldier Field during the Pre-Season Family Fest.

Connected To Chicago - 08-02-14 -- This week's newsmaker is Senator Dick Durbin. Bill asks him questions on key issues including the current state of Obama's foreign policy. Will the new name in Veterans Affairs make a difference? His views on increasing the minimum wage. Does all of talk on the impeachment of President Obama hold water? And what can we do about the threat of corporate inversions? In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business and Ray Long of the Tribune discuss if both candidates for governor are buying the black vote, renaming Water Tower Plaza to honor former mayor Jane Byrne, and in light of this weeks shooting in the financial district, are companies doing enough for workplace safety? Finally Nick Gale takes a look at skin cancer treatment and prevention. The Chicago Bears and the American Academy of Dermatology have teamed up to offer free skin cancer screenings at Soldier Field during the Pre-Season Family Fest.

Connected To Chicago - 07-26-14 -- This week's newsmaker is candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor, Paul Vallas. Bill asks him why he wants to be lieutenant governor, his feelings on what challenger Bruce Rauner is proposing, the supreme court pension decision, and how he feels the NRI scandal affects his party. In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business discuss the mayors reaction of a recent case of city violence, the latest on the red light ticket increase, the inconclusive court rulings on Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the crusade against corporate diversions to avoid taxation. Finally Ryan Burrow covers a charity event where firefighters compete to raise money to fight pediatric cancer.

Connected To Chicago - 07-26-14 -- This week's newsmaker is candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor, Paul Vallas. Bill asks him why he wants to be lieutenant governor, his feelings on what challenger Bruce Rauner is proposing, the supreme court pension decision, and how he feels the NRI scandal affects his party. In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business discuss the mayors reaction of a recent case of city violence, the latest on the red light ticket increase, the inconclusive court rulings on Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the crusade against corporate diversions to avoid taxation. Finally Ryan Burrow covers a charity event where firefighters compete to raise money to fight pediatric cancer.

Connected To Chicago - 07-19-14 - This week's newsmaker is Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan. She discusses the scam artists that have been targeting recent college graduates with false promises of student loan debt relief, the consequences faced by the bankers responsible for the financial crisis, foreclosures on the increase in Illinois, and the state pension problem. Bill also asks her opinion on Toni Preckwinkle deciding not to run for mayoral office as well as what kind of mayor Karen Lewis would make. What would happen if Bruce Rauner is elected governor or if Pat Quinn is reelected? And does Madigan see herself in any other office? In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Fran Spielman and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune discuss why won't anybody major challenge Rahm Emanuel? What could a challenger expect from Rahm if they did declare? What was the reaction to Bruce Rauner suggesting to broaden the sales tax? Also discussed is Israel invading Gaza, the term limits referendum, thousands of questionable red light camera tickets, and the latest on the slush fund scandal. Finally John Dempsey covers the 106th running of the Chicago to Mackinac yacht race.

Connected To Chicago - 07-19-14 - This week's newsmaker is Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan. She discusses the scam artists that have been targeting recent college graduates with false promises of student loan debt relief, the consequences faced by the bankers responsible for the financial crisis, foreclosures on the increase in Illinois, and the state pension problem. Bill also asks her opinion on Toni Preckwinkle deciding not to run for mayoral office as well as what kind of mayor Karen Lewis would make. What would happen if Bruce Rauner is elected governor or if Pat Quinn is reelected? And does Madigan see herself in any other office? In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Fran Spielman and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune discuss why won't anybody major challenge Rahm Emanuel? What could a challenger expect from Rahm if they did declare? What was the reaction to Bruce Rauner suggesting to broaden the sales tax? Also discussed is Israel invading Gaza, the term limits referendum, thousands of questionable red light camera tickets, and the latest on the slush fund scandal. Finally John Dempsey covers the 106th running of the Chicago to Mackinac yacht race.