Connected To Chicago - 07-12-14 - This week's newsmaker is Illinois Democratic Senator Mike Frerichs. Frerichs is running for State Treasurer and Bill asks him questions about what he stands for? Does he support a big bond issue? Does he think our current budget is balanced? And should the increase in state income tax extend beyond January? 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 Bruce Rauner being involved in pay-to-play politics, the Pat Quinn slush fund, Senator Mark Kirk picking on the children crossing the boarder, and Speaker Boehner suing President Obama. Finally Nick Gale recaps the July 4th weekend violence with the suggestions of several politicians and community leaders on how to quell the violence.

Connected To Chicago - 07-12-14 - This week's newsmaker is Illinois Democratic Senator Mike Frerichs. Frerichs is running for State Treasurer and Bill asks him questions about what he stands for? Does he support a big bond issue? Does he think our current budget is balanced? And should the increase in state income tax extend beyond January? 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 Bruce Rauner being involved in pay-to-play politics, the Pat Quinn slush fund, Senator Mark Kirk picking on the children crossing the boarder, and Speaker Boehner suing President Obama. Finally Nick Gale recaps the July 4th weekend violence with the suggestions of several politicians and community leaders on how to quell the violence.

Connected To Chicago - 07-05-14 - This week's newsmakers are James Nowlan and Thomas Johnson Authors of "Fixing Illinois" A book about where the state has been the past few decades and based on hope. 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 the supreme court pension decision and also the mayor and his parade of cash and cabinet members. Finally Ryan Burrow covers the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. To celebrate, The Illinois Department of Human Rights unveiled the traveling Freedom Riders exhibit.

Connected To Chicago - 07-05-14 - This week's newsmakers are James Nowlan and Thomas Johnson Authors of "Fixing Illinois" A book about where the state has been the past few decades and based on hope. 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 the supreme court pension decision and also the mayor and his parade of cash and cabinet members. Finally Ryan Burrow covers the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. To celebrate, The Illinois Department of Human Rights unveiled the traveling Freedom Riders exhibit.

Connected To Chicago - 06-28-14 - This week's newsmaker is GOP Party Chairman, Tim Schneider. They discuss if Bruce Rauner's affluence is a potential obstacle in his run for Governor. Also how he doesn't like to get specific about how he would fill the gap produced by not extending the income tax. Should the teacher's union be scared of Rauner? What kind of mayor would Toni Preckwinkle make? And is there a plan to get rid of Mike Madigan? In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune discuss the debate on the proposed George Lucas Museum and the legality of the suggested placement, Aaron Schock being named Senior Deputy Whip hurting Peter Roskam's attempt at moving up, and Karen Lewis running for mayor? Finally John Dempsey talks about this weekends gay pride parade in Lakeview and the significance as the first following the passing of gay marriage in Illinois.

Connected To Chicago - 06-28-14 - This week's newsmaker is GOP Party Chairman, Tim Schneider. They discuss if Bruce Rauner's affluence is a potential obstacle in his run for Governor. Also how he doesn't like to get specific about how he would fill the gap produced by not extending the income tax. Should the teacher's union be scared of Rauner? What kind of mayor would Toni Preckwinkle make? And is there a plan to get rid of Mike Madigan? In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business, Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman of the Sun-Times, and Ray Long of the Tribune discuss the debate on the proposed George Lucas Museum and the legality of the suggested placement, Aaron Schock being named Senior Deputy Whip hurting Peter Roskam's attempt at moving up, and Karen Lewis running for mayor? Finally John Dempsey talks about this weekends gay pride parade in Lakeview and the significance as the first following the passing of gay marriage in Illinois.

Bill Cameron hosts a recap of this week's news and events in the murky waters of Chicago politics. His newsmaker guest is Tom Cross, the Republican candidate for Illinois state treasurer. The two discuss what led Tom to run for treasurer in the first place, the fiscal situation in Illinois, Tom's opinions on Illinois' gubernatorial candidates, and Tom's opinion of the Trump Hotel sign. Bill also hosts his Round Table, with guests Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune and Greg Hinz of Crains Chicago Business.

Bill Cameron hosts a recap of this week's news and events in the murky waters of Chicago politics. His newsmaker guest is Tom Cross, the Republican candidate for Illinois state treasurer. The two discuss what led Tom to run for treasurer in the first place, the fiscal situation in Illinois, Tom's opinions on Illinois' gubernatorial candidates, and Tom's opinion of the Trump Hotel sign. Bill also hosts his Round Table, with guests Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune and Greg Hinz of Crains Chicago Business.

Connected To Chicago - 06-14-14 - This week's newsmaker is Hilary Clinton. Hilary kicked off her book tour in Chicago last week and Bill Cameron narrates the highlights from the event. In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times discuss Hilary's visit along with Mayor Rahm Emanuel's ties to the Clintons. Also discussed, Mayor Emanuel defeated by Donald Trump regarding the letters on his building. Rep. Peter Roskam hopes to move up the leadership ladder following the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. And the Rauner stunt where he featured live chickens to outline his cost-cutting plans. Does stupidity sell? Finally Ryan Burrow tackles the major construction project on the Kennedy Expressway at the Ohio Street overpass. What you need to know about how it affects your weekend travel plans.

Connected To Chicago - 06-14-14 - This week's newsmaker is Hilary Clinton. Hilary kicked off her book tour in Chicago last week and Bill Cameron narrates the highlights from the event. In the Round Table, host Bill Cameron along with Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business and Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times discuss Hilary's visit along with Mayor Rahm Emanuel's ties to the Clintons. Also discussed, Mayor Emanuel defeated by Donald Trump regarding the letters on his building. Rep. Peter Roskam hopes to move up the leadership ladder following the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. And the Rauner stunt where he featured live chickens to outline his cost-cutting plans. Does stupidity sell? Finally Ryan Burrow tackles the major construction project on the Kennedy Expressway at the Ohio Street overpass. What you need to know about how it affects your weekend travel plans.