Take 1 with Bill Cameron

This week, Bill is joined by the outgoing Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx. She talks about her 8 years in office. Is the legal system fairer now than it was when she took over as Cook County State's Attorney? She also took aim at the new Trump Administration for his pick of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talked about the Chicago City Council unanimously rejecting Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike. They ponder what Trump is doing with all his controversial nominees for cabinet positions. And we get an update on the Mike Madigan trial. Did the prosecution's star witness take a hit.

And Bill says goodbye to Take 1.

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This week, Bill is joined by the former Inspector General for the City of Chicago, Joe Ferguson. He's currently the President of the Civic Federation. Ferguson reacts to Donald Trump being elected as President again and how that will effect Chicago and Illinois. He also talks City of Chicago politics, like the Mayor Johnson introducing a massive property tax increase. Is that even necessary? And what impact will the new elected school board have on CPS?

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Greg Hinz and Ray Long react to Donald Trump becoming the President-Elect. How did that happen and what did the Harris Campaign do wrong? They also talk about how Trump will effect the City of Chicago. The Chicago City Council had a cold reaction to Brandon Johnson's property tax increase proposal. And Ray Long, who literally wrote the book on Michael Madigan, gives an update on Madigan's trial.

Finally, hear from longtime Chicago Lawyer Michael Shakman about why the patronage system is not a good thing. This with the Madigan trial going on and Donald Trump about to be back in office.

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This week, Bill is joined by Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Joe Mahr. You've heard of voter suppression but Joe wrote all about candidate suppression. What is candidate suppression? And find out how it's harder to get on the ballot in Illinois than it is in other states.

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discussed Brandon Johnson's staff which saw another change this week. The Michael Madigan trial began this week. The man wrote literally wrote the book on Madigan, Ray Long, and the rest of the roundtable talk about what the defense and the prosecution are saying so far. And the Chicago City Council is considering dropping the speed limit in Chicago to 25 miles per hour. Is this about safety or is it just a cash grab?

Finally, it was 10 years ago this week that Laquan McDonald was shot and killed by Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke. Hear what then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said about the CPD about a year after the murder.

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Take 1 with Bill Cameron (09-09-2023) - An update on the big business that is the college sports industry.  University of Illinois Professor, Michael LeRoy talks with Bill Cameron about the good and the bad inside the college football industry.  The round-table with Ray Long, Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone and Dave Stewart discuss the possibility of a White Sox team sale and move.  Plus, the latest on the Mike Madigan trial.

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This week, Bill is joined by the President and CEO of the Better Government Association (BGA), David Greising. There's been a lot of drama at City Hall and Greising says Mayor Brandon Johnson is not handling it well at all. Also, what are the chances Mike Madigan is found innocent?

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discusses all that drama at City Hall. The mayor lashed out at the media over asking him questions about his newly-appointed school board and about him going to London. The Bears continue to insist they want to stay downtown along the lakefront, but are there signs they're considering Arlington Heights again? And un update on the Mike Madigan trial from the man who wrote the book on Madigan, Ray Long.

Finally, hear from Mayor Johnson in his own words

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This week, Bill is joined the Democratic candidate for Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke. She's favored to beat the Republican candidate Bob Fioretti. He joined Bill a couple of weeks ago (https://omny.fm/shows/take-1-with-bill-cameron/take-1-with-bill-cameron-09-15-2024-bob-fioretti-r). O'Neill Burke talks about how she would be different from the outgoing Kim Foxx. 

The reporter roundtable with Ray Long (the man who wrote the book on Mike Madigan), Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart and Heather Cherone talk about the Mike Madigan trial which starts next week. Is this a slam-dunk for the prosecution? The gang continue to discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson's struggles with the CPS budget and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. And former First Lady Melania Trump's publisher wanted CNN to pay $250,000 for an interview on her new book.

And finally, Alex Calderone, the co-founder and CEO of Dándole Tech joins Bill in the final segment. His non-profit organization in Chicago helps provide computers and technology to students who need them. The website is here: https://www.dandoletech.org/

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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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