WBBM's award-winning weekly public affairs interview show, hosted by WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore. WBBM's award-winning weekly public affairs interview show, hosted by WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore. en-us No 780 WBBM's At Issue. http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200812/3625482.jpg Craig Dellimore Gov Expresses Confidence About Budget Governor Quinn discusses his efforts to win approval for an income tax hike to balance the budge. He also discusses transit funding, a Democratic running mate...and Republican rival Bill Brady's budget ideas. Governor Quinn discusses his efforts to win approval for an income tax hike to balance the budge. He also discusses transit funding, a Democratic running mate...and Republican rival Bill Brady's budget ideas. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2281271.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2281271.mp3 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:44:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore Gun Rights Advocate Makes Case for Owning Weapons The head of the Illinois State Rifle Association discusses the Supreme Court case to overturn Chicago's handgun ban, the City's future efforts to limit gun sales, and his views on curbing gun violelnce in urban areas. The head of the Illinois State Rifle Association discusses the Supreme Court case to overturn Chicago's handgun ban, the City's future efforts to limit gun sales, and his views on curbing gun violelnce in urban areas. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2267374.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2267374.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:32:00 GMT 29:45 Craig Dellimore Top Chicago Police Official in Showdown over Guns Chicago's top cop discusses gun control laws, the latest crime statistics, and efforts to increase the number of Latinos in the upper ranks, among other topics. Chicago's top cop discusses gun control laws, the latest crime statistics, and efforts to increase the number of Latinos in the upper ranks, among other topics. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2259972.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2259972.MP3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:11:00 GMT 29:45 Craig Dellimore Yound Naval Reserve Officer Makes Case for Lt.Gov. Post Downstate businessman Jason Plummer talks about his background, political philosophy and how well he would work with the eventual Republican candidate for Governor--if elected. Downstate businessman Jason Plummer talks about his background, political philosophy and how well he would work with the eventual Republican candidate for Governor--if elected. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2244361.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2244361.MP3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:11:00 GMT 28:30 Craig Dellimore GOP Hopefuls Still Await Final Count In Tightest Race In separate interviews, State Senators Bill Brady Kirk Dillard discuss the protected vote couunt in their Republican Primary bids for Governor. They discuss the effect on the effort to unseat Democrat Pat Quinn and why they hope to succeed. In separate interviews, State Senators Bill Brady Kirk Dillard discuss the protected vote couunt in their Republican Primary bids for Governor. They discuss the effect on the effort to unseat Democrat Pat Quinn and why they hope to succeed. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2231765.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2231765.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:33:00 GMT 29:45 Craig Dellimore Parents Say Speak Up About Gun Violence Around You The parents of murdered children and the head of the City's CAPS program discuss a campaign to encourage people in their neighborhoods to cooperate with Police in catching gang members and other killers. The parents of murdered children and the head of the City's CAPS program discuss a campaign to encourage people in their neighborhoods to cooperate with Police in catching gang members and other killers. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2221329.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2221329.MP3 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:13:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore Standoffs for Governor, and New County Board Pres, & Turmoil WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Newsradio 780 Political Analyst Bob Crawford and CBS2 Chicago Political Editor Mike Flannery in a discussion of the Primary results and what Lies ahead. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Newsradio 780 Political Analyst Bob Crawford and CBS2 Chicago Political Editor Mike Flannery in a discussion of the Primary results and what Lies ahead. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2206750.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2206750.MP3 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 23:16:00 GMT 29:45 Craig Dellimore CTA Cuts Loom As City & Unions Face Off Chicago Transit Authority Chairman Terry Peterson and CTA President Richrd Rodriguez outline budget problems that will led to layoffs and service cuts in one week's time. Issues of labor and federal transit funding are major topics. Chicago Transit Authority Chairman Terry Peterson and CTA President Richrd Rodriguez outline budget problems that will led to layoffs and service cuts in one week's time. Issues of labor and federal transit funding are major topics. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2205445.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2205445.MP3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 22:21:00 GMT 28:30 Craig Dellimore Governor Quinn Defense Record and Rips Hynes The Governor discusses the tightening race for the Democratic nomination, blasts rival Tom Hynes for negative campaigning, and outlines plans for balancing the budget and bringing jobs. The Governor discusses the tightening race for the Democratic nomination, blasts rival Tom Hynes for negative campaigning, and outlines plans for balancing the budget and bringing jobs. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2178922.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2178922.MP3 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT 28:30 Craig Dellimore Dem Hopeful Highlights Track Record & Takes on Rivals Former Chicago Inspector General explains why his background as an independent corruption fighter makes him the best choice for the Senate, and discusses his high profilwe skirmishes with rival Dem. Alexi Giannoulias. Former Chicago Inspector General explains why his background as an independent corruption fighter makes him the best choice for the Senate, and discusses his high profilwe skirmishes with rival Dem. Alexi Giannoulias. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2166651.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2166651.MP3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:08:00 GMT 29:45 Craig Dellimore Dem Rival Rips Pat Quinn State Comptroller Dan Hynes critcizes Governor Quinn over the prisoner release program, explains his plan for stabilizing the state budget and discusses privatizing the tollways. State Comptroller Dan Hynes critcizes Governor Quinn over the prisoner release program, explains his plan for stabilizing the state budget and discusses privatizing the tollways. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2152616.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2152616.MP3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:41:00 GMT 28:30 Julie MAnn Illinois' Safe Haven Law Explained Dawn Geras, founder of the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation talks about changes to Illinois' Safe Haven law in 2010 and how aided the law, sinced its inception in 2001 has aided parents in crisis safely and legally turn over an unwanted newborn. Dawn Geras, founder of the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation talks about changes to Illinois' Safe Haven law in 2010 and how aided the law, sinced its inception in 2001 has aided parents in crisis safely and legally turn over an unwanted newborn. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2150718.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2150718.mp3 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 19:08:00 GMT 31:06 Craig Dellimore Senate Hopeful Talks Budget, Foreign Politics and Sexuality Attorney Jacob Meister discusses tensions on the campaign trail, health care, the federal budget, Afghanistan and being an openly gay man running for Barack Obama's old Senate seat. Attorney Jacob Meister discusses tensions on the campaign trail, health care, the federal budget, Afghanistan and being an openly gay man running for Barack Obama's old Senate seat. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2128762.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2128762.MP3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:33:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore Mayor Richard M.Daley talks about the City budget, Chicago's Financial Future and the renewed push to build another Wal-Mart store in Chicago. Mayor Richard M.Daley talks about the City budget, Chicago's Financial Future and the renewed push to build another Wal-Mart store in Chicago. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2121157.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2121157.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:51:00 GMT 34:06 Craig Dellimore Jim Ryan Describes New Gov Campaign and Top Issues Former IL Attorney General Jim Ryan talks about why he's running for Governor again, and how his ideas for budget reform can reverese the state's financial freefall. Former IL Attorney General Jim Ryan talks about why he's running for Governor again, and how his ideas for budget reform can reverese the state's financial freefall. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2111832.wav http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2111832.wav Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:50:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore McKenna Bills Gov Bid As "Quiet Cure" For What Ails Illinois Businessman Andy McKenna touts his real world experience and ideas as reasons why he should win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Businessman Andy McKenna touts his real world experience and ideas as reasons why he should win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2099851.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2099851.MP3 Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:28:00 GMT 29:45 Craig Dellimore Not For Profits See Perfect Storm of Bad Economy Charitable Donations are down at a time when more people need help from social agencies and not for profits. Officials from United way of Chucago, Strategic Learning Initiatives and AIDS Foundation of Chicago discuss their plight...and responses. Charitable Donations are down at a time when more people need help from social agencies and not for profits. Officials from United way of Chucago, Strategic Learning Initiatives and AIDS Foundation of Chicago discuss their plight...and responses. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2073307.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2073307.MP3 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:50:00 GMT 29:15 Craig Dellimore GOP Hopeful Brady Bears Conservative Banner in Gov Race State Sen. Bill Brady talks about campaigning as a true conservative in the Republican race for Governor. He discusses plans to imprison suspected terrorists in Illinois, fixing the state budget growing jobs. State Sen. Bill Brady talks about campaigning as a true conservative in the Republican race for Governor. He discusses plans to imprison suspected terrorists in Illinois, fixing the state budget growing jobs. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2073306.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2073306.MP3 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:38:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore GOP Gov. Hopeful Andrzejewski Gives Wide Rangng Comments Hinsdale businessman Adam Andrzejewski discusses his Republlican campaign for Governor. He talks abouyt budget reform, taxes, the IL GOP, and social issues. Hinsdale businessman Adam Andrzejewski discusses his Republlican campaign for Governor. He talks abouyt budget reform, taxes, the IL GOP, and social issues. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2067706.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2067706.MP3 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 24:45 Craig Dellimore Daley Defends Budget and Takes on Critics Mayor Daley discusses his $6-Billion budget, borrowing from the City's "rainy day" fund, Mass transit funding Casino gambling and opposition to his plans from some Aldermen Mayor Daley discusses his $6-Billion budget, borrowing from the City's "rainy day" fund, Mass transit funding Casino gambling and opposition to his plans from some Aldermen http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2035635.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2035635.mp3 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT 28:45 Craig Dellimore GOP Hopeful Has Issues With Quinn & GOP Moderates Conservative Commentator Dan Proft discusses his campaign, the mistakes he says incumbent Democrat Pat Quinn is making, and what's wrong with the Illinois Republican Party. Conservative Commentator Dan Proft discusses his campaign, the mistakes he says incumbent Democrat Pat Quinn is making, and what's wrong with the Illinois Republican Party. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2022779.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2022779.MP3 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:51:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore GOP Candidate Blasts Quinn as a Political Pinball State Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Republican Candidate for Governor, discusses the Budget, mass transit, his criticisms of incumbent Pat Quinn, and the crowded GOP field. State Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Republican Candidate for Governor, discusses the Budget, mass transit, his criticisms of incumbent Pat Quinn, and the crowded GOP field. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2013026.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2013026.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT 28:30 Craig Dellimore The Race For Cook County Board President. Democratic candidate Terrence O'Brien--President of the Metrolpolitan Water Reclamation District--touts his record and business background The Race For Cook County Board President. Democratic candidate Terrence O'Brien--President of the Metrolpolitan Water Reclamation District--touts his record and business background http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010843.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010843.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:28:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore U.S. Supreme Court And Chicago's Own Hand Gun Band. Richard Pearson, Pres., IL State Rifle Association & Tom Mannard, Director , IL Coalition Against Handgun Violence, debate the issues. U.S. Supreme Court And Chicago's Own Hand Gun Band. Richard Pearson, Pres., IL State Rifle Association & Tom Mannard, Director , IL Coalition Against Handgun Violence, debate the issues. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010840.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010840.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:25:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore Talking with U.S Senator Roland Burris about the Health Care debate, foreign policy, and the controversey surrpunding his appointment. Talking with U.S Senator Roland Burris about the Health Care debate, foreign policy, and the controversey surrpunding his appointment. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010831.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010831.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore Tom Tresser, leader of "No Games Chicago" discussiones the Opposition to the 2016 Chicago Olympics Bid Tom Tresser, leader of "No Games Chicago" discussiones the Opposition to the 2016 Chicago Olympics Bid http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010817.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010817.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:09:00 GMT 33:00 The Health Care Reform Debate Reloaded. Senator Dick Durbin discusses the prospects for real reform this time. The Health Care Reform Debate Reloaded. Senator Dick Durbin discusses the prospects for real reform this time. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010814.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2010814.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:07:00 GMT 33:00 Craig Dellimore Court Clerk Runs for County Board President Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown discusses her campaign to challenge Todd Stroger for County Board President. Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown discusses her campaign to challenge Todd Stroger for County Board President. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1939886.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1939886.mp3 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:17:00 GMT 28:30 Craig Dellimore CPS Teams With Education Foundation to Help College Kids The head of College and Career Planning for the Chicago Public Schools joins the Director of the Illlinois Education Foundation in discussing the challenges of getting more students into and through college. The head of College and Career Planning for the Chicago Public Schools joins the Director of the Illlinois Education Foundation in discussing the challenges of getting more students into and through college. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1928617.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1928617.MP3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:54:00 GMT 30:30 Craig Dellimore Dem. Senate Candidate States Her Case Chicago Urban Leage President Cheryle Jackson discusses her candidacy for the U-S Senate. She assesses her chances of besting fellow Democrat Alexi Giannoulias...and Republican candidate Mark Kir. Chicago Urban Leage President Cheryle Jackson discusses her candidacy for the U-S Senate. She assesses her chances of besting fellow Democrat Alexi Giannoulias...and Republican candidate Mark Kir. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1917303.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1917303.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:58:00 GMT 29:40 Craig Dellimore Danny Davis Dives into Race for Cook County Board President Congressman Danny Davis discusses his preparations to run for Cook County Board President, and the fight to pass Health Care Reform on Capitol Hill. Congressman Danny Davis discusses his preparations to run for Cook County Board President, and the fight to pass Health Care Reform on Capitol Hill. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1908202.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1908202.MP3 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:32:00 GMT 29:10 Craig Dellimore Anti-Violence Group Works to Quell Gunfire and Rage Political Editor Craig Dellimore visits CeaseFire Illinois for a discussion of the factors behind the wave of gun violence across the City, and what the staff of CeaseFire is trying to do about it. Political Editor Craig Dellimore visits CeaseFire Illinois for a discussion of the factors behind the wave of gun violence across the City, and what the staff of CeaseFire is trying to do about it. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1906342.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1906342.MP3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:39:00 GMT 29:00 Craig Dellimore Shaw and BGA Chart New Anti-Corruption Plans A conversation with new BGA director--and former TV newsman--Andy Shaw. He talks about his new mission as head of a legendary group that fights corruption and waste among public officials. A conversation with new BGA director--and former TV newsman--Andy Shaw. He talks about his new mission as head of a legendary group that fights corruption and waste among public officials. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1880306.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1880306.MP3 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:01:00 GMT 29:41 Craig Dellimore Big Box Retailer Meets Resistance Redux and Support A spirited discussion about Wal-Mart's plans to open a second store in Chicago. Opinions clash among a Wal-Mart executive, a community activist and a South Side Alderman. A spirited discussion about Wal-Mart's plans to open a second store in Chicago. Opinions clash among a Wal-Mart executive, a community activist and a South Side Alderman. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1869634.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1869634.MP3 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:16:00 GMT 29:45 Ill. State Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago) says the chances for passage of a proposed income tax increase will be higher next year, and he expects it will win approval. Ill. State Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago) says the chances for passage of a proposed income tax increase will be higher next year, and he expects it will win approval. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1859316.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1859316.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:40:00 GMT 28:00