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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
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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