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AT ISSUE 07-05-2009: Illinois Tourism
WBBM Newsradio 780's weekly show depicting current local issues. This week: Tourism in Illinois more from www.enjoyillinois.com
AT ISSUE 06-28-2009: Chicago Weather
WBBM Newsradio 780's weekly show depicting current local issues. This week: this crazy weather
AT ISSUE 06-21-2009: Peter Uberoth
WBBM Newsradio 780's weekly show depicting current local issues: This week: The chance for a Chicago Olympics
AT ISSUE 06-14-2009: Christine Rodogno
WBBM Newsradio 780's weekly show depicting current local issues. This Week: the state budget
AT ISSUE 06-07-2009: Chgo. Inspector Gen. David Hoffman
Inspector General David Hoffman details his office's probe of controversial deal to lease Chicago's 36,000 parking meters, discusses campaign finance report, and his own future.
AT ISSUE 05-24-2009: Youth Gun Violence
As summer approaches, it's sobering views about gang violence from the head of UIC's program to treat gun killings as a disease, a worker who uses her skills to diffuse deadly situations, and the leader of a group of parents whose children have been slai
AT ISSUE 05-17-2009: Cook Cty. Bd. Pres. Todd Stroger
County Board Pres. Stroger defends his veto of a rollback of the controversial sale tax hike, explains his personal tax problems, and discusses the political atmosphere swirling around him.
AT ISSUE 05-10-2009: County County Sales Tax
A review of the surprising Cook County Board vote to repeal the controversial sales tax increase, includes comments from Bd. Pres. Stroger and conversations with three key Commissioners.
AT ISSUE 05-03-1009: Challenges Facing Hospitals
The CEO's of two major Chicago hospitals, and the head of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthh Care Council disuss how hospital system is coping with Swine Flu, uninsured patients, state funding delays and controversey over "charity care."
AT ISSUE 04-26-2009: Chicago 2016 Pres. Lori Healey
One of the leaders of Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics, Lori Healey discusses the City's strengths, answers concerns about financing and defends new agreement on minority participation.
AT ISSUE 04-19-2009: Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely
City Treasurer Stephanie Neely discusses area activities for Money Smart Week, her efforts to help Chicago Public School children be more media savvy, and how City Deposits are making loans available for local business people.
AT ISSUE 04-12-2009: Governor Pat Quinn
Gov. Quinn defends his proposal for an income tax hike, along with higher exemption, predicts passage of his budget, and discusses politics and cooperation among Illinois Democrats.
AT ISSUE 04-05-2009: Police Supt. Jody Weis
Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis discusses police morale, his outsider status among officers, and his plans for controlling violent crime and keeping schoolchildren safe.
AT ISSUE 03-29-2009: 5th Cong. District Candidates Part 2
In separate interviews, Republican candidate Rosanna Pulido and Green Party candidate Matt Reichel discuss major issues in the race to replace Rahm Emanuel on Capitol Hill
AT ISSUE 03-22-2009: Mike Quigley, Dem. Congressional Cand.
Cook Cty. Commissioner Mike Quigley discusses his Democratic campaign for Rahm Emanuel's Congressional seat, why he won't vote for any Obama tax hikes, and rolling back the County's sales tax hike.
AT ISSUE 03-15-2009: Employee Free Choice Act Debate
Chicago Federation of Labor President Dennis Gannon and Ron Gidwitz of the Economic Freedom Alliance clash over secret ballots and workplace intimidation in a high stakes battle on Capitol Hill.
AT ISSUE 03-08-2009: IL Sen. President John Cullerton
The new Senate President discusses the looming budget deficit, possible tax hikes, and spending cuts…and why lawmakers should stop spending so much time focused on Senator Roland Burris.
AT ISSUE 03-01-2009: 5th Congressional Dist. Candidates
Democrats, Republicans and Green party candidates vy for the Congressional seat vacated by White House Chief of Sraff Rahm Emanuel. 19 hopefuls are heard from at a forum.
AT ISSUE 02-22-2009: HIV/ADIS in Minority Communities
A Journalist, a top Health Offical and a community leader discuss the continuing threat of HIV/AIDS in Black and Latino communities, and whether the State is doing its best in fighting the disease.
AT ISSUE 02-15-2009: Cook County Bd. Pres. Todd Stroger
County Board President Todd Stroger discusses resolving the budget impasse, his critics on the County Board, the candidates who may try to unseat him, and why he feels race may play a role in news media coverage of the Board.
AT ISSUE 02-08-2009 : Paul Vallas, future candidate?
Fomer Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas talks about exploring a campaign for Cook County Board President, and why he would run as a Republican. He discusses differences with Mayor Daley and current Illinois Politics.
AT ISSUE 02-01-2009 : Illinois Reform Commission
Former Federal Prosecutor Patrick Collins, Chicago Inspector General David Hoffman and former Tribune Managing Editor Hanke Gratteau discuss how their new panel will propose reform to limit couuption in state government.
AT ISSUE 01-25-2009: Barack Obama's Inauguration
Political Editor Craig Dellimore reviews the Inauguration of the 44th President through Barack Obama's own words and those of some of the many Illinoisans who flocked to Washington,D.C. to witness the historic event.
AT ISSUE 1-18-2009 - Senator Rodogno
Newsradio 780 presents another edition of WBBM's At Issue program. This Week Illinois Senate Republican Leadeer Christine Rodogno discusses Rod Blagojevich, breaking the legislative logjam, and the future of the Illinois GOP.
AT ISSUE 1-11-2009 - Jesse White
Newsradio 780 presents another additions of WBBM's At Issue program. This Week Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White talks about impeaching Gov. Blagojevich and seating U-S Senate designee Roland Burris.
AT ISSUE 1-4-2009: States Atty James Glasgow
Newsradio 780 presents another additions of WBBM's At Issue program. This Week Will County States Attorney James Glasgow.
AT ISSUE 12-28-2008: The Big Stories 2008
Political history, political corruption, gun violence, a wild cougar, the Olympics and an earthquake were just a few of "The Big Stories" from 2008. Newsradio 780's Steve Grzanich hosts this look back at the top news stories of the year.
AT ISSUE 12-14-2008: Charities in Crisis
In this season of giving, the economic crisis is making it hard for social agencies to lend a hand. We hear from officials with United Way, Inner Voice, which helps the homeless and Family rescue, which helps victims of domesic violence. United Way: uw-m
AT ISSUE 12-07-2008 -- Sen. Pres. Emil Jones
The Retiring legislative leader talks about his desire to be named to fill out Barack Obama's unexpired U-S Senate term, his role as a political mentor to the President-elect, and his frustrations about the turmoil among Democrats in Springfield.
AT ISSUE 11-30-2008: Chicago Taxi Fares Debate
Cab Drivers with very different views discuss the plight of the taxi industry, possible fare hikes and strikes, and other matters. Also includes interview with Consumer Services Commissioner Norma Reyes.
AT ISSUE 11-23-2008: New O'Hare Runway Debate
Political Editor Craig Dellimore examines the latest flap to emerge in Chicago's expansion of O'Hare Airport. Includes remarks from Mayor Daley, United Airlines chief Glenn Tilton, Expansion opponent Joe Karaganis, and others.
AT ISSUE 11-09-2008: Post Presidential Election Roundtable
CBS2 Chicago Political Editor Mike Flannery and WBBM Political Analyst Bob Crawford join Craig Dellimore in a free-wheeling discussion of the election of Barack Obama, local Congressional races and the future of the Republican Party.
AT ISSUE 11-02-2008: Constitutional Convention Debate
A spirited discussion among backers and opponents of the measure to call an Illinois Constitution Convention, Arguing for the idea: Lt. Governor Pat Quinn & Cook County Assessor Jim Houlihan. Arguing against the measure, Former State Senator & Comptrolle
AT ISSUE 10-19-2008: 13th Cong. District
Craig Dellimore interviews Republican Congresswoman Judy Biggert and her Democratic challenger Scott Harper about the battle for their West suburban District. Each candidate discusses the economic crisis, energy and other top issues, as well as campaign t
AT ISSUE 10-05-2008: Anita Alvarez, Dem. for States Attorney
Career prosecutor Anita Alva, the Democrat running for Cook County States Attorney talks about how her opponent is wrong about cutting the office's budget, and about the mission of the office itself. She defends campaign donations from her subordinates,an
AT ISSUE 09-28-2008: Tony Peraica, GOP, for States Atty
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica discusses issues in his race for States Attorney, and his differences with Democrat Anita Alvarez.
AT ISSUE 09-21-2008: State Ethics Law & Governor
Cindi Canary, director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, discusses the fight between Governor Blagojevich and lawmakers over ethics, and how Barack Obama came to be involved.
AT ISSUE 08-14-2008: Jill Morgenthaler, Dem. Cand., 6th Cong Dist.
Former Army Col. Jill Morgenthaler details her Democratic campaign to unseat Republican Comg. Peter Roskam. She discusses the economy, Iraq, Immigration, local issues and the changing politics of DuPage County.
AT ISSUE 09-07-2008: GOP Natl Convention
Craig Dellimore and Julie Mann review Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Guests include Former Governor Jim Edgar, Former U-S House Speaker Dennis Hastert and CBS News Political Analyst Gerald Pomper
AT ISSUE 08-31-2008: Democratic Natl. Convention
House Speaker Michael Madigan, Mayor Richard Daley and other officials dicuss Barack Obama's nomination, and Presiential politics.
AT ISSUE 08-31-2008: Democratic National Convention
Interviews with House Speaker Michael Madigan, Mayor Richard Daley and other officials at the Democrats convention in Denver, CO.
AT ISSUE 08-24-2008: Dennis Gannon, Chgo. Fed. of Labor
The President of the Chicago Federation of Labor discusses pressure on City unions for concessions to help Mayor Daley close a budget gap. He also talks about unions campaigning for Democrat Barack Obama and working to counter misconceptions about orga
AT ISSUE 08-17-2008: O'Hare Expansion Progress
An update, and a tour from Rosemaria Andolino, director of the O'Hare Modernization Program, adding and reconfiguring runways at the airport. We also hear from bensenville Mayor John Geils, a leading Opponent of expansion.
AT ISSUE 08-10-2008: Medical Malpractice Debate
The heads of the Illinois State Medical Society and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association class over a state law that limits awards in cases of medical negligence.
AT ISSUE 08-03-2008 - Todd Stroger's Critics
Cook County Commissioners Forrest Claypool, Tony Peraica and Mike Quigley say there’s simply no need for Board President Todd Stroger's new one percent sales tax increase that is angering voters.They allege waste and corruption continue unabated in the
AT ISSUE 07-27-2008 -- Cook Cty. Bd. Pres. Todd Stroger
Todd Stroger discusses the new sales tax increase, his next budget, his critics on the Board, his problems with the news media AND the challenges facing the county.
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AT ISSUE 07-20-2008: GOP Senate Candidate Steve Sauerberg
In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Steve Sauerberg discusses his uphill fight against Dick Durbin, and holds forth on issues like immigration, high gas prices, health care, O’Hare expansion and even Senator Durbin’s patriotism.
At Issue 7-06-08: Iraq National Museum
At Issue 6/22/08: Suburban Rails
Suburban Bureau Chief Julie Mann disects the purchase of the EJ&E rail lines.
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Heavy Tax Burden
One county assessor describes the scene at his office as "worthy of a Dickens story." He's talking about the desperation of people looking to lower their property tax bills. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
Taste Of Chicago Wraps
Clean-up crews are in Grant Park, hosing away the remnants of 53,000 cheeseburgers, a quarter of a million slices of pizza and over 135,000 ears of corn. WBBM's Regine Schlesinger reports.
Davis For Board Prez
Cong. Danny Davis is announcing his candidacy for Cook County Board President. WBBM's Michele Fiore reports.
Sex Cabbie
A cab driver from Evanston is charged with raping a fare he picked up in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. WBBM's Regine Schlesinger reports.
Made in Chicago
WBBM's Regine Schlesinger visits Skokie's InStep Mobility, maker of walking aids. ustep.com
President Obama's Weekly Address
President Obama reflects on the meaning of the Fourth of July and the spirit of those who founded the United States of America.
Chicago's adult entertainment industry in the recession
WBBM Noon Business Producer Andy Giersher talks with Founder and President of BornABabe.com about Chicago's adult entertainment industry
Working For Obama
White House records show that some of the Chicagoans who've taken jobs in the Obama administration have also taken major pay cuts. WBBM's Bob Conway reports.
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