Take 1 with Bill Cameron

This week, Bill is joined by Alisa Kaplan. She is the Executive Director of Reform for Illinois. How can Illinois solve their well-known corruption problem and what reforms need to be put in place to make that happen?

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discuss Chicago's budget which will be put forth in October. And it's a bad-news budget for Mayor Brandon Johnson. Why does the mayor want the CEO of CPS, Pedro Martinez, to resign? Johnson and City Council are in a fight over ShotSpotter. And what are the similarities between New York City Mayor Eric Adams being indicted and what goes on in Chicago?

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With Ed Burke scheduled to head to prison on Monday, Bill went back into the archives to remember many of the Illinois politicians that have been busted for corruption since Bill's been covering politics in the state. From Otto Kerner to Rod Blagojevich, hear your favorite corrupt politicians from the last 50 years.

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz, Ray Long discussed Ed Burke going to prison, does this have significant meaning for politics in Illinois and Chicago? A mistrial was declared for a former AT&T executive who was accused of trying to bribe Mike Madigan, the gang discusses if this is good news for the former House Speaker with his trial. And current Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says the Bears and White Sox won't be getting public money for a new stadium anytime soon.

And finally, hear from former Illinois Attorney General Ty Fahner, who passed away this week at the age of 81.

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This week, Bill is joined by Bob Fioretti, who is running as a Republican for Cook County State's Attorney against Democrat Eileen O'Neill Burke. Fioretti tells Bill why he should replace Kim Foxx, and what changes he would make to the office including prosecuting retail theft and carjackings.

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about the Presidential Debate on Tuesday. What roles do racism and misogyny play in the election? Brandon Johnson is having some issues with his staff and choices for committees. And Jesse Jackson Jr is lobbying for a pardon from President Biden.

And finally, hear from Chicago's very own President Barack Obama about democracy from the DNC in Chicago 

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This week, Bill is joined by former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and former Chicago Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas. They discuss the city's budget shortfalls including the budget for CPS and why the Chicago Teachers' Union is to blame for much Chicago's money issues. Vallas praised Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling for his handling at the Democratic National Convention.

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about whether the Chicago Bears might sell off a piece of the team to raise more money for a new stadium. What are they looking forward to the Presidential Debate which happens Tuesday night? And Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case has been delayed. Does that help or hurt Trump's chances of getting elected?

And with two mass shootings this week, one on the CTA Blue Line and one at a high school outside of Atlanta, Bill goes back into the archives and plays an answer from a previous Take 1 episode of Dr. Lori Ann Post. She explains what makes someone become a mass shooter. To hear the full episode, click this link here: https://omny.fm/shows/take-1-with-bill-cameron/take-1-with-bill-cameron-07-31-2022-dr-lori-ann-po

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Forrest Claypool joins Bill Cameron to discuss his new book, The Daley Show: Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago's Richard M. Daley.  They discuss several notable events that occurred during the mayoral era of Richard M. Daley.  The Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone discussing the news of the week in politics, including Chicago Mayor Johnsons comments about the city's budget deficit.  Can the mayor keep his promise that he won't raise taxes?  Ray updates us on events in the Mike Madigan pre-trial proceedings.  The panelists have some solutions to fight political corruption in Illinois.

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This week, Bill recaps the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WLS reporters Scott Childers and Jonathan Bregman covered the DNC and gave their thoughts on the 4 days. From breakfast with the Illinois delegates to the speeches made at the United Center to the protests outside the UC. 

The reporter roundtable with Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Heather Cherone broke down more of the DNC. Was this a good week for Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson? Did the police do a good job at handling protestors? What are the chances that Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the election now?

And finally hear J.B. Prtizker go after a fellow "billionaire" in Donald Trump when he was on stage at the United Center

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Senator Dick Durbin joins Bill Cameron just before the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago.  Safety and violence are discussed along with the future possibility of full democratic control of Congress and the White House.  The Round Table with Ray Long, Heather Cherone and David Stewart pickup on the convention conversation reflecting on the two previous events held in the city of Chicago and what happened there.  Bill closes his convention preview with words from Chicago's Police Superintendent, Larry Snelling who addressed the City Club of Chicago this week on how police will handle DNC protesters.

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Sunday, August 11th is the 14th anniversary of the death of former Chicago Congressman Dan Rostenkowski.  Bill Cameron recalls his time covering Danny with his archive audio from this era in "Chicago Machine" politics.

The second half of this episode has the full Reporter Round Table with Greg Hinz, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone discussing the news of the week in politics.

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This week, Bill Cameron is joined by another Bill with a famous Chicago last name, Bill Daley. He's the son of Richard J. Daley and the brother of Richard M. Daley. Bill Daley himself worked in the Clinton and Obama Administrations. They talk about the crazy political times in America and the 2024 Presidential Election. Was picking Kamala Harris as the candidate the right choice? What are the chances that she picks J.B. Pritzker as her running mate? Daley remembers the 2000 Presidential Election, where he Al Gore's campaign manager. He also finished third for Chicago Mayor in 2019, how is Brandon Johnson doing so far?

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talk about Kamala Harris officially becoming the Democratic nominee. Should the DNC been an open convention? Donald Trump was in Chicago this week at the NABJ Convention and questioned whether Kamala Harris is black. And Brandon Johnson is having trouble with the CPS School Board that he appointed.

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This week, Bill is joined by Don Rose, a longtime political activist in Chicago who helped organize protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and helped Jane Byrne get elected as Chicago's mayor in 1979. Rose talks about his reaction to Joe Biden stepping aside as POTUS candidate. They discuss the upcoming DNC in Chicago and what to expect from protestors; is there a chance what happened in 1968, happens in 2024? He talks about Brandon Johnson's first term as mayor and how he's doing. Rose also says he's surprised by how good of a governor J.B. Pritzker has been.

The reporter roundtable with Ray Long, Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone and Dave Stewart talked about what Kamala Harris needs to do to win the presidency and what Donald Trump needs to do to prevent that from happening. They discuss the new quantum computing facility that is now supposed to come to the southeast side of the city. What can that do for Chicago? And in the Michael Madigan trial, one of his top aides and codefendants, Michael McClain, wants a separate trial because he's afraid Madigan will throw him under the bus.

And finally, hear from Senator Dick Durbin about why he did not attend Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

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