Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-23-2024) - Why Do They Keep Stealing?

This week, Bill wonders again why Chicago and Illinois politicians are so corrupt as Ed Burke will be sentenced on Monday. Hear Bill play some of the best explanations as to why politicians are always stealing. The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long talk…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-16-2024) - Steven Brill - Author

This week, Bill talks with author and journalist Steven Brill whose new book, "The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do" was just released. They discuss how hard i…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-09-2024) - Brian Hopkins - 2nd Ward Alderman

This week, Bill is joined by 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins. He talks about Chicago preparing for the Democratic National Convention and if the city is ready for a safe and secure convention. Hopkins does not agree with the mayor's decision to get rid of ShotSpotter. Can the city afford to shovel …

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-02-2024) - Joe Ferguson - President & CEO of the Civic Federation

This week, Bill talks with the President and CEO of the Civic Federation, Joe Ferguson. He was also the inspector general for the City of Chicago from 2009 to 2021. They discuss Donald Trump being convicted of all 34 counts in New York. Also, what does Joe like and dislike about the Illinois budget…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-26-2024) - City Council Disagrees with Mayor on ShotSpotter & Northwestern President gets Grilled

This week Bill dug into the ShotSpotter debate in the Chicago City Council. Brandon Johnson has said it's going away after the Democratic National Convention in August but the City Council voted this week to keep it by a 34-14 vote. And Northwestern President Michael Schill got grilled by MAGA Repu…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-19-2024) - US House Rep Robin Kelly

This week Bill is joined by Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly. She represents Illinois's 2nd District which includes part of the south side of Chicago, much of the southern suburbs and into Central Illinois along the Indiana border. They discuss gun control, Joe Biden's chances of winning reelec…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-12-2024) - Chaz Ebert - Author of "It's Time to Give a FECK"

This week, Bill talks with Chaz Ebert, the CEO of Ebert Digital which runs RogerEbert.com. Chaz is the wife of the great late movie critic Roger Ebert. She has a new book out now call "It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness." They discuss …

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (05-05-2024) - SCOTUS Case Affecting Mike Madigan, ComEd 4 and Ed Burke

This week, Bill played testimony from a current US Supreme Court case involving the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, James Snyder. He was convicted of corruption. The Supreme Court could rule in favor of Snyder and that could affect the trial of Mike Madigan, and could affect the convictions of th…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-28-2024) - Stacy Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union

This week, Bill is joined by Stacy Davis Gates, the President of the Chicago Teachers Union. The CTU contract expires on June 30th, what are she and the teachers asking for in negotiations? The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart and Ray Long discussed the Bears propo…

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-21-2024) - Mayor Richard M. Daley on the record before his 82nd birthday

Former Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley turns 82 on Wednesday, April 24th. Bill plays audio highlights of Daley's funniest and most memorable moments in office. The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Greg Hinz discussed the police officers that shot and killed De…