Connected To Chicago With Bill Cameron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, enlightened and gave the “who, what, where, when, why and how” of Chicago politics. This week, former WLS News Director, John Dempsey takes over the host role and talks with Bill about how some things in city politics have changed... and how some things seem to remain the same.

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

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

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

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 of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crain’s, and Lynn Sweet from the Chicago Sun-Times discuss the possibility of Kirk Dillard running for Governor and the Obama Center project getting another green light to build. Lauren Cohn talks youth basketball with coach Marpray Monson about his organization, Hoopademix.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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 organization from Deidra Suber, the operations manager. Cloud Kitchens are donating hundreds of meals monthly to the Love Fridge, a community fridge and mutual aid network aimed at combating food insecurity in 18 neighborhoods across Chicago.