Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-28-2023) - Pat Brady, Former Chairman of the IL GOP

This week, Bill talks with Pat Brady, former chair of the Illinois Republican Party to get his views on the upcoming Presidential campaign and those considering a race against Joe Biden.  The GOP wants to keep control in congress and gain control of the Senate, and their nominee could have a signif…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-20-2023) - Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn

This week, Bill Cameron is joined by former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon, and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch to hold a special session to address corruption in Illinois government and its operation. Can that actually be accomplish…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-13-2023) - Alderman Brian Hopkins

This week, Bill talks with 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins. He represents much of the north side near downtown and parts of downtown. Hopkins discussed what his hopes and fears are for the Brandon Johnson Administration. Johnson will be inaugurated on Monday. Hopkins accepted a position offered by …

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-06-2023) - Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune

This week, Bill talks with Chicago Tribune reporter Joe Mahr. He along with Megan Crepeau wrote a story about all the delays in the criminal justice system in Chicago. Why do these delays happen, how do they effect the people stuck in the system and what's being done to fix it? The round-table wit…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-30-2023) - Kim Foxx at City Club of Chicago

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced her decision to not run for another term this week at the City Club of Chicago. Bill played a chunk of her comments talking about what she accomplished as state's attorney and why she never wants to hear the name, Jussie Smollett, ever again. At the …

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-22-2023) - Mayor Richard M. Daley on the record as he marks his 81st birthday April 24th.

Former Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley turns 81 on April 24th. Bill plays audio highlights of Daley's most memorable moments in office. The round table with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz, Ray Long and Dave Stewart addresses several issues occurring this week including reaction from Chicago police o…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-15-2023) - Highlights of Governor Pritzker's Student Forum at Harvard University

Bill Cameron plays highlights of Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker's forum with students at Harvard University held earlier this week.   Governor Pritzker discussed his role as a "pragmatic progressive" Democrat and addressed questions about gun safety laws, the influence of big money on politics, a…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-09-2023) - Former Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson

This week, Bill talks with the former City of Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson. He talked about what Brandon Johnson has ahead of him as the new Mayor of Chicago. The round-table with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz, Ray Long and Dave Stewart discussed why Brandon Johnson was elected as the new m…

Highlights of Chicago Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas's Addresses the City Club of Chicago - Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-01-23)

Following up on last week's interview with mayoral candidate, Brandon Johnson, Bill Cameron highlights portions of competitor Paul Vallas's speech to the City Club of Chicago on March 28th. The round table with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Greg Hinz and Ray Long discussed the latest from the run…

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson, Take 1 with Bill Cameron (03-26-23)

This week, Bill talks with Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson. New polls show he is neck and neck with Paul Vallas and he talked about the big issues in the run-off election. That includes crime and who should be the new CPD Superintendent. Johnson also talks tax…