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Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron

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Each weekend, Bill Cameron sits down one on one with the major Chicago newsmakers of the week. Following the newsmaker interview, Bill moderates a panel discussion of Chicago's best and brightest political minds of the week's news and happenings.

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Episodes

  1. Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-08-2022)

    Join WLS-AM 890 for Take 1 with Bill Cameron you'll hear from former President Obama, our Reporter Round Table, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Podcast available now! Listen live Sunday at 5pm on WLS-AM 890 Take 1 with Bill Cameron on WLS-AM 890

  2. Take 1 with Bill Cameron

    Join Bill Cameron back to WLS and check out “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” Bill goes in-depth with Senator Dick Durbin on this week’s debut episode. Take 1 with Bill Cameron on WLS-AM 890

  3. Connected to Chicago (03-13-2022) Special Guest-Pat Brady

    Breaking down the Jussie Smollett sentencing with former federal prosecutor Pat Brady, and our Kim Gordon looks at Mayor Lightfoot’s effort to help families in need. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  4. Connected to Chicago (03-06-2022) Special Guest-Former IL Governor Rod Blagojevich

    Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan indicted this week on racketeering charges. We talk about all aspects of that this week on Connected to Chicago with special guest: Rod Blagojevich. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  5. Connected to Chicago (02-27-2022) Special Guest-Dr. Jennifer Seo

    News Director Nick Gale talks with Chief Medical Officer at Chicago Department of Public Health Dr. Jennifer Seo about indoor mask mandates ending on February 28th, and our WLS roundtable. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  6. Connected to Chicago (02-20-2022) Special Guest-Alderman Raymond Lopez

    News Director Nick Gale talks mask mandates with Alderman Ray Lopez, Mallory Vor Broker with the WLS Round Table, and Lauren Cohn talks to Dr. Suzet McKinney, Director for Sterling Bay's Life Sciences Division. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  7. Connected to Chicago (02-12-2022) Special Guest-Law Professor Margareth Etienne

    We take a look at the legal questions arising from the Governor’s decision to lift the statewide mask mandates with university of Illinois law professor Margareth Etienne, and the reporter roundtable on Connected to Chicago.

  8. Connected to Chicago (02-06-2022) Special Guest-Sen. Sue Rezin

    Breaking down the governor’s budget with Senator Sue Rezin, and our reporter roundtable on this week's episode of Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  9. Rising Homeless Population

    Pastor Cornelius Parks from Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church joins Lauren Cohn to talk homelessness issues, and what Pastor Parks’s church is doing to help. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  10. Connected to Chicago (01-30-2022)

    Mayor Lori Lightfoot looks to get tough on crime, and our reporter round table all on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890. Podcast available now! Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  11. Connected to Chicago (01-23-2022) Special Guest-Sen. Dan McConchie

    Illinois State Senator Dan McConchie joins Connected to Chicago. Hear his plan to empower voters, and our reporter round table with WLS Newsman Nick Gale. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  12. Connected to Chicago (01-16-2022) Special Guest- Rep. Jim Durkin

    Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin joins this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago. Listen Sunday at noon and download the podcast available now. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  13. Connected to Chicago (01-07-2022) Special Guest-Nancy Griffin

    CPS students appear to be fed up! Join Nick as he welcomes Nancy Griffin from the Chicago Parents Collective on this week's episode of Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  14. Connected To Chicago (01/01/2022) - Alderman, Tom Tunney - 44th Ward

    A new year brings new COVID restrictions in Chicago and Cook County... Nick Gale talks to Alderman Tom Tunney, owner of the Ann Sather restaurants for his perspective as a restaurant operator and alderman. The alderman is also leading the way for the memorial AIDS Garden Chicago, to be built…

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  15. Connected To Chicago (12/16/2021) - Helping Holidays - Xavier Montenegro From The Salvation Army.

    Connected To Chicago (12/16/2021) - Nick Gale gets an update on seasonal efforts by the Salvation Army from Xavier Montenegro, Divisional Secretary for Program at The Salvation Army. Kim Gordon has news about new scholarships and assistance for first-generation and low-income students in the city...

  16. Connected To Chicago (12/19/21) - Wrap-up of the week in politics and news across the city and state.

    Connected To Chicago (12/19/21) - Wrap-up of the week in politics and news across the city and state. Lynn Sweet (Chicago Sun-Times), Heather Cherone (Chicago Tonight/WTTW-TV), Greg Hinz (Crain's Chicago), & Ray Long (Chicago Tribune) are on the reporter roundtable on this week. Topics include...

  17. Connected To Chicago (12/12/21) - Alderman Ray Lopez

    This week on Connected to Chicago, Nick Gale talks to Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th Ward), about crime and some recent developments in the Chicago city council. A large disturbance in the central business district last week has raised concerns for additional events involving youth groups…

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  18. Connected to Chicago (12-05-2021) Special Guest-State Rep. Dan Brady

    State Representative Dan Brady throws his hat into the ring for Secretary of State’s office, and our Reporter Round Table with Nick Gale on Connected to Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  19. Connected to Chicago (11-21-2021) Special Guest- Congressman Mike Quigley

    Congressman Mike Quigley joins Connected to Chicago to talk infrastructure, and our reporter round table on this week's episode on Connected to Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  20. Connected to Chicago (11-14-2021) President Biden Veterans Day Remarks

    The president overseeing the first veterans day in over twenty years without a massive troop presence in Afghanistan, and our reporter round table on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890 Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  21. Connected to Chicago (11-07-2021) with Special Guest-Dr. Ngozi Ezike

    Elementary school students eligible for the jab and talking covid-19 with Illinois top doctor Dr. Ngozi Ezike on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  22. Connected to Chicago (10-31-2021)

    The battle over the vaccine mandate continues, and we welcome University of Illinois college Law Professor Matthew W. Finken on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890 Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  23. Connected to Chicago (10-24-2021) Special Guest-University of Illinois Law Professor Matthew W. Finken

    The battle over the vaccine mandate continues, and we welcome University of Illinois college Law Professor Matthew W. Finken on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890 Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  24. Connected to Chicago (10-17-2021) Special Guest-SIU Professor John Jackson

    Join Nick Gale as he welcomes SIU Professor John Jackson as Democrats role out their congressional remap aiming to take a seat from the republicans, and our reporter round table on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  25. Connected to Chicago (10-10-2021) Special Guest-Pat Brady

    Nick Gale talks with Former Prosecutor Pat Brady as he gives his take on Kim Foxx's actions regarding a no charges filed shooting in Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  26. Connected to Chicago (10-03-2021) Special Guest-Alderman Anthony Beale

    Join Nick Gale as he welcomes Alderman Anthony Beale on this week's Connected to Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  27. Connected to Chicago (09-26-2021)

    Join Nick Gale as he breaks down Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget address and welcomes in the reporter round table. Podcast available now! Connected to Chicago airs Sunday at noon. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  28. Connected to Chicago (09-19-2021) Special Guest-Paul Vallas

    Join Nick Gale as he welcomes former CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas as they discuss the current obstacles facing Pedro Martinez as he becomes the newest person to lead CPS (Chicago Public Schools). Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  29. Connected to Chicago (09-12-2021) Remembering Adlai E. Stevenson III

    Adlai E. Stevenson III passed away at 90. Join Nick Gale, and The Reporter Round Table as they look back at his time in office. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  30. Connected To Chicago (09/05/2021) - Guest: Bill Cameron

    For over 50 years, Political Reporter Bill Cameron has truly been 'Connected to Chicago'. With his retirement, Bill wraps up 21 years at WLS and 51 years as a Chicago journalist. We will miss his humor, his no nonsense savior faire, and his love of the Chicago White Sox. His voice informed,...

  31. Connected to Chicago with Nick Gale (08-29-2021) Special Guest-Adam Schuster

    Join Nick Gale as he welcomes Senior Director of Budget and Tax Research from the Illinois Policy Institute Adam Schuster. We talk State finances, and balanced budgets as Illinois gets a credit rating upgrade for the first time in twenty years. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  32. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (08-22-2021) Special Guest-Sen.Dick Durbin

    Join Bill Cameron this week as he welcomes Senator Dick Durbin to Connected to Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  33. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (08-15-2021) Remembering Congressman Dan Rostenkowski

    Congressman Dan Rostenkowski is remembered on this week's episode of Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  34. Connected To Chicago (08/08/2021) - Steve Bernas President and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau

    Connected To Chicago (08/08/2021) - Nick Gale fills in for the vacationing Bill Cameron. Guest Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau highlights some of the latest scams and poor business practices that have increased in recent months. Roundtable panelists Ray Long…

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  35. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (08-01-2021) Special Guest-Todd Vandermyde

    Former NRA Lobbyist and current Executive Director of The Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois Todd Vandermyde joins Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890. Podcast available now!

  36. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (07-25-2021) Special Guest-David Kolata

    David Kolata, Executive Director of The Citizens Utility Board Joins Connected to Chicago to break down the Energy Bill that's still pending in Springfield, and what it means to you. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  37. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (07-18-2021) Special Guest-Mayor Lori Lightfoot

    Join Bill Cameron this week as he welcomes Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Podcast available now! Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  38. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (07-11-2021) Special Guest-Alderman Raymond Lopez

    Alderman Raymond Lopez on Mayor Lightfoot taking issues in the 15th Ward seriously: “Clearly the mayor doesn't care about anything that I have to say for whatever her reasons are” Podcast available now!

  39. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (07-04-2021) Special Guest-Henry Haupt

    Henry Haupt, Press Secretary for The Illinois Secretary of State joins Nick Gale on this week’s episode of Connected to Chicago.

  40. Connected To Chicago (06/27/2021) - Illinois Senate President Don Harmon

    This week, Bill Cameron checks in on recent statehouse activity in Springfield with Illinois Senate President, Don Harmon. The Round-Table panel gathers to discuss the mass exodus of journalists from the Chicago Tribune. Lauren Cohn highlights Cloud Kitchens in Chicago and learns about the...

  41. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (06-20-2021)

    Mayor Lightfoot declares racism a threat to public health. Analysis and reaction from Bill Cameron on this week's episode of Connected to Chicago.

  42. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (06-13-2021)

    Former President Obama makes remarks about his Presidential Center at the Economic Club of Chicago. Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  43. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (06-06-2021)

    Join Bill Cameron as he welcomes Alisa Kaplan, Executive Director of Reform for Illinois on Connected to Chicago. Download the podcast below... Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM 890

  44. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05-30-2021)

    Why do too many politicians just keep stealing when they know the feds are listening? Bill has the answers on this week's Connected to Chicago episode.

  45. Connected To Chicago (05/23/2021) - Jim Durkin - Illinois House of Representatives.

    Connected To Chicago (05/23/2021) - Jim Durkin is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District. Jim updates us on Illinois issues from Springfield including redistricting decisions that will not be based on census results. With a change in…

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  46. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05-16-2021) Special Guest-Luis Gutierrez

    Former United States Representative Luis Gutierrez joins Connected to Chicago. Download the show now, and tune in Sunday night at 7pm on WLS-AM890!

  47. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05-09-2021) Special Guest-U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth

    U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Connected to Chicago. Download the podcast now, and listen live this Sunday at 7pm on WLS-AM 890

  48. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (05-02-2021) Special Guest-Senator Dick Durbin

    Senator Dick Durbin joins Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron. Download the show right here, and listen Sunday night at 7pm on WLS-AM 890

  49. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (04-25-2021) Richard M. Daley Special

    Former Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley turns 79 on April 24th. Bill plays back Daley's most memorable moments in office. Download the podcast now, or listen live Sunday night at 7pm on WLS-AM 890

  50. Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron (04-18-2021) Special Guest-Garry McCarthy

    Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department joins Connected to Chicago! Download the podcast right here, and listen live Sunday night at 7pm on WLS-AM 890

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Each weekend, Bill Cameron sits down one on one with the major Chicago newsmakers of the week. Following the newsmaker interview, Bill moderates a panel discussion of Chicago's best and brightest political minds of the week's news and happenings.

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