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, and his thoughts about the future of Chicago under future Mayor, Brandon Johnson.

The roundtable with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz, Ray Long and Dave Stewart discussed the announcement earlier in the week that Chicago was selected to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.  More information comes out in the 'Mike Madigan/ComEd Four' trial and there is still a problem with unfunded pensions in Illinois.  Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business describes how a new 'fix' proposed by state Sen. Rob Martwick could help reduce the defect but might cost state taxpayers "billions".

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, and his thoughts about the future of Chicago under future Mayor, Brandon Johnson.
The roundtable with Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz, Ray Long and Dave Stewart discussed the announcement earlier in the week that Chicago was selected to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.  More information comes out in the 'Mike Madigan/ComEd Four' trial and there is still a problem with unfunded pensions in Illinois.  Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business describes how a new 'fix' proposed by state Sen. Rob Martwick could help reduce the defect but might cost state taxpayers "billions".

Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of “Take 1 with Bill Cameron” a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics. 
“Take 1 with Bill Cameron” will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news. 

Legendary Chicago political reporter Bill Cameron is the producer and host of &ldquo;Take 1 with Bill Cameron&rdquo;&nbsp;a weekly interview program and podcast. Cameron retired from full-time reporting in August 2021 after more than a half century of covering Chicago politics.&nbsp; &ldquo;Take 1 with Bill Cameron&rdquo;&nbsp;will present unedited interviews with Chicago newsmakers and discussions about breaking local news.&nbsp;

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

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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 Dexter Reed, did they follow correct protocol? There's a SCOTUS case that may be helping out Mike Madigan. Governor Pritzker called out the leadership at the CTA, is President Dorval Carter's job on the line? Protestors stopped traffic to O'Hare this week, are these protests making a difference or just annoying people?

And Walter "Slim" Coleman died this week. He was a longtime community organizer in Chicago who helped Harold Washington get elected to the mayor's office twice. Bill played a part of a speech from a few years ago when he helped asylum seekers to not get deported by then-President Donald Trump.

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 Dexter Reed, did they follow correct protocol? There's a SCOTUS case that may be helping out Mike Madigan. Governor Pritzker called out the leadership at the CTA, is President Dorval Carter's job on the line? Protestors stopped traffic to O'Hare this week, are these protests making a difference or just annoying people?
And Walter "Slim" Coleman died this week. He was a longtime community organizer in Chicago who helped Harold Washington get elected to the mayor's office twice. Bill played a part of a speech from a few years ago when he helped asylum seekers to not get deported by then-President Donald Trump.

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

This week Bill is joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Royal Pratt, whose new book, "The City Is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis", is out now. They discuss Lightfoot's rocky relationship with the media during her one term as Chicago Mayor. Pratt also talks about some of the reasons Lori Lightfoot didn't even make the runoff in the mayoral election in 2023.

The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Heather Cherone talked about the release of the police-involved shooting that killed Dexter Reed. Heather talked about her relationship covering former Mayor Lightfoot. Are the Bears going to get any public subsidies for their new stadium? O.J. Simpson died this week, has the media learned anything in the 30 years since the double-murder and trial? And Brandon Johnson wants more money from the city council for the migrant issue.

Finally, hear from the first Mayor Daley, Richard J. Daley, about when the Bears were considering moving out to the suburbs back in the 1970s.

This week Bill is joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Royal Pratt, whose new book, "The City Is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis", is out now. They discuss Lightfoot's rocky relationship with the media during her one term as Chicago Mayor. Pratt also talks about some of the reasons Lori Lightfoot didn't even make the runoff in the mayoral election in 2023.
The reporter roundtable with Greg Hinz, Dave Stewart, Ray Long and Heather Cherone talked about the release of the police-involved shooting that killed Dexter Reed. Heather talked about her relationship covering former Mayor Lightfoot. Are the Bears going to get any public subsidies for their new stadium? O.J. Simpson died this week, has the media learned anything in the 30 years since the double-murder and trial? And Brandon Johnson wants more money from the city council for the migrant issue.
Finally, hear from the first Mayor Daley, Richard J. Daley, about when the Bears were considering moving out to the suburbs back in the 1970s.

Take 1 with Bill Cameron (04-14-2024) - Gregory Royal Pratt - Chicago Tribune Reporter and Author

Illinois' senior Senator Dick Durbin is Bill's guest this week on Take 1. Durbin talks about Donald Trump, what Israel has to change in their war with Hamas and why updating O'Hare Airport is essential. He also discusses the Bears and White Sox potential new stadiums and whether they should be taxpayer-funded, and whether or not he will run for re-election in 2026.

The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Greg Hinz. They talked about some surprising civility in Chicago politics this past week with Clayton Harris III conceding the race for Cook County State's Attorney to Eileen O'Neill Burke without a recount and Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez not getting censured. Did Mike Madigan catch a break in his corruption trial? Is Bally's Chicago casino in jeopardy of not happening. And former Cook County President Dick Phelan died this past week.

Illinois' senior Senator Dick Durbin is Bill's guest this week on Take 1. Durbin talks about Donald Trump, what Israel has to change in their war with Hamas and why updating O'Hare Airport is essential. He also discusses the Bears and White Sox potential new stadiums and whether they should be taxpayer-funded, and whether or not he will run for re-election in 2026.
The reporter roundtable with Heather Cherone, Ray Long, Dave Stewart and Greg Hinz. They talked about some surprising civility in Chicago politics this past week with Clayton Harris III conceding the race for Cook County State's Attorney to Eileen O'Neill Burke without a recount and Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez not getting censured. Did Mike Madigan catch a break in his corruption trial? Is Bally's Chicago casino in jeopardy of not happening. And former Cook County President Dick Phelan died this past week.

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

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