Wheaton College's Work on Social Policies for Kids, Families & Communities

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with two representatives from Wheaton College, who recently won prizes from the Center for Public Justice based on research on social policies that affect vulnerable children, families & communities.  

The 2024 National Fair Chance Hiring Conference

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the 2024 National Fair Chance Hiring Conference that is being held in Chicago on October 7th & 8th. The discussion includes the conference's mission, the opportunities & the challenges.  Stephanie Dolan is the Corporat…

Data Centers in Chicago

Data centers affect our daily lives with our various devices storing data in the "cloud". WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by 36th Ward Alderman Gil Villegas to discuss the alderman's work to get more data centers in Chicago. 

Mayor Richard M Daley, as told by Forrest Claypool

WBBM's Political Editor Craig Dellimore will touch on a new book by Forrest Claypool that discusses how Mayor Richard M. Daley's time in office set the stage for development of the West Side and last week's DNC. 

Stories from the DNC 2024

The Democratic National Convention has come & gone in Chicago and it has proven to be a success for the city. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore showcases many different voices & stories from the 2024 DNC. 

WBBM Election Central Panel on the 2024 Presidential Race

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore hosts some of Chicago's top political writers to discuss the future of national politics during this election year. During this week's At Issue, excerpts from WBBM's Election Central panel are showcased where the panelists discuss the Harris/Walz ticket, Trump/…

The National Blood Shortage & How It Affects Illinois

Blood donations are down within Illinois, with an Emergency Blood Shortage in effect nationwide. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Joy Squier & Emily Alanis to discuss the effects of the shortage on Illinois and what will need to be done to remedy it. Joy Squier is the Director of…

Democratic National Convention Preparation

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Christy George, the Executive Director of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Host Committee, to discuss what can be expected from the upcoming DNC in Chicago. 

A Half-Billion Dollar Upgrade is Coming to Brookfield Zoo

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by the president & CEO of Brookfield Zoo, Dr. Michael Adkesson, to discuss the coming changes to the suburban zoo & more. 

Illinois at the RNC

Craig Dellimore and WBBM reporter Brandon Ison covered the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee all week. In this installment of At Issue, they speak with a diverse range of voices that were found at or near the convention including Republican delegates, Don Tracy, Kathy Salvi, and Christine…