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In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Craig Dellimore, now retired City Hall reporter for WBBM News Radio 780. Craig reflects on his 25-year career covering Chicago politics, sharing his experiences from growing up in Jamaica, Queens, to his time working as a copy boy at The New York Times. He also recalls his memories of significant events, such as Harold Washington's rise to mayor of Chicago and his harrowing experience during a police shooting in Harlem. Craig discusses his contributions to journalism, his pride in mentoring young reporters, and his thoughts on the changing political landscape.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WBBM Midday Anchor Rob Hart sits down with Craig Dellimore, WBBM Political Editor & host of At Issue, to look back at Dellimore's 42 year career as he prepares to retire. Hart & Dellimore discuss Craig's broadcasting beginnings, his career at WBBM and so much more as Craig looks forward towards retirement!

Communities in Schools: Bullying Brief full This Week's guest is Robin Koelsch of the organization Communities in Schools of Chicago. Out of thorough research, the organization has created what it calls a "Bullying Brief" that explores a great issue present in so many schools. 1730 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:30:00 +0000 LtfysLFawolbui5xSrkfwXKZxqhiZ8de news,illinios politics,children's mental health,audacy news best At Issue on WBBM Newsradio news,illinios politics,children's mental health,audacy news best Communities in Schools: Bullying Brief Public affairs interviews with host Craig Dellimore   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https

Jason gets the latest from the United Center in Chicago - the site of the Democratic National Convention - from WBBM's Craig Dellimore

Hour 2: Jason talks about the tragic story from Minneapolis this weekend of kids stealing a car and getting shot - have we failed our young people? Then WBBM's Craig Dellimore joins him with a live scene-setter from the Democratic National Convention.

Craig Dellimore and WBBM reporter Brandon Ison covered the Republic National Convention in Milwaukee all week. In this installment of At Issue, they speak with a diverse range of voices that were found at or near the convention including Republican delegates, Don Tracy, Kathy Salvi, and Christine Neumann-Ortiz. Don Tracy is the Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. Kathy Salvi is from Mundelein, and will replace Don Tracy as the Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. Christine Neumann-Ortiz is the Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera.

Lately everyone talks about what the “correct” amount to tip is, especially after the pandemic. But with service work being based on tips is the norm, some servers and patrons are saying to ending tipping all together. Though, there are people who still prefer to make their living through tipped work. In this week's episode, we explore both sides of the table if Illinois should slash of subminimum wage. -------- Mentioned in the Episode: One Fair Wage & the Illinois Restaurant Association Sources: USA.gov | WTTW   -------- Follow Craig Dellimore: Twitter | Follow our socials: Twitter, InstagramFollow WBBM Newsradio: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Lately everyone talks about what the “correct” amount to tip is, especially after the pandemic. But with service work being based on tips is the norm, some servers and patrons are saying to ending tipping all together. Though, there are people who still prefer to make their living through tipped work. In this week's episode, we explore both sides of the table if Illinois should slash of subminimum wage. -------- Mentioned in the Episode: One Fair Wage & the Illinois Restaurant Association Sources: USA.gov | WTTW   -------- Follow Craig Dellimore: Twitter | Follow our socials: Twitter, InstagramFollow WBBM Newsradio: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Lately everyone talks about what the “correct” amount to tip is, especially after the pandemic. But with service work being based on tips is the norm, some servers and patrons are saying to ending tipping all together. Though, there are people who still prefer to make their living through tipped work. In this week's episode, we explore both sides of the table if Illinois should slash of subminimum wage. -------- Mentioned in the Episode: One Fair Wage & the Illinois Restaurant Association Sources: USA.gov | WTTW   -------- Follow Craig Dellimore: Twitter | Follow our socials: Twitter, InstagramFollow WBBM Newsradio: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Lately everyone talks about what the “correct” amount to tip is, especially after the pandemic. But with service work being based on tips is the norm, some servers and patrons are saying to ending tipping all together. Though, there are people who still prefer to make their living through tipped work. In this week's episode, we explore both sides of the table if Illinois should slash of subminimum wage. -------- Mentioned in the Episode: One Fair Wage & the Illinois Restaurant Association Sources: USA.gov | WTTW   -------- Follow Craig Dellimore: Twitter | Follow our socials: Twitter, InstagramFollow WBBM Newsradio: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

As one of the first and largest decisions of his new tenure as the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson has chosen to keep only one member of the Board of Education. Starting next week, they'll move forward with six new representatives, most being CPS parents, like Johnson himself. On this episode of Looped In, we discuss this initiative with WBBM political editor Craig Dellimore and Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor (chair of the City Council's Education Committee), and find out what this shake-up means for the future of Chicago Public Schools. ----------- Follow Craig Dellimore on Twitter | Follow Ald. Jeanette Taylor on Twitter Follow us on our socials: Twitter, InstagramFollow WBBM Newsradio: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

The Chicago City Council approved a measure that will make it easier to ticket, or even tow, a car that's parked in a bicycle-only lane. Jim Merrell, a top official with the Active Transportation Alliance, tells Craig Dellimore that it's one solution to a dangerous problem.

Former Chicago Public Schools Chief Paul Vallas ran for mayor four years ago, and this time he is stressing public safety in his campaign. He tells Craig Dellimore that he is also challenging Mayor Lightfoot's assertion that the city is thriving now that it's recovering from the pandemic.

Alderwoman Sophia King, who is running for Mayor, tells Craig Dellimore that her extensive public safety plan could reduce the number of people committing violent crimes.

Representatives from the City Colleges of Chicago talk to Craig Dellimore about a program called One Million Degrees. 

The Workers Rights Amendment won voter approval for the Illinois Constitution. Craig Dellimore discusses the amendment with Todd Maisch, President of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and Marc Poulos, who is an employment attorney.

Craig Dellimore talks with Access Living President and CEO Karen Tamley about the nonprofit agency's work advocating for and serving people with disabilities. They discuss the organization's mission, the challenges facing the disabled on a daily basis and also about the $8-million donation the organization unexpectedly received.

Access to higher education courses in prison is about to get a lot better in Illinois. Sharon Varallo is the director of the Augustana Prison Education Program. Carl Williams, a tutor and advocate with the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison, was incarcerated, and tells Craig Dellimore that the education he received turned his life around.

Former Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti is challenging Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. He criticizes Preckwinkle's proposed budget and tells Craig Dellimore that there should be big spending cuts.

In separate interviews, Craig Dellimore speaks with Republican DuPage County Board member Greg Hart and Democratic State Representative Deb Conroy about their battle to replace the retiring incumbent. They discuss the issues and their differences.

An alliance of nonprofit service organizations will mobilize to offer extra help to the Chicago Public Schools and their students. Craig Dellimore speaks with Robin Koelsch, a senior director with Communities in Schools, Therese Marske, program coordinator for Math Motivators, and Ylonda Ware, counselor and site coordinator for Henderson Elementary School.

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks, talks with Craig Dellimore about community concerns around the need for more park space in some neighborhoods and echoes some Aldermanic worries with what's happening in and around Grant Park...like NASCAR. But she also says there's some good happening at the Park District and in the Lightfoot Administration. 

Public Defender Sharone Mitchell talks with Craig Dellimore about what he says is an organized campaign of "disinformation" about Illinois' SAFE-T Act that will end Cash Bail in Illinois next year. Critics say it will force the release of dangerous criminals onto the streets. Mitchell says that's a lie.

State Representative Dan Brady talks with Craig Dellimore about his campaign to succeed Jesse White as Illinois Secretary of State. He discusses his ideas for the office from technology to partnerships, and he talks about why he wishes that Republican Candidate for Governor Darren Bailey would tone down his rhetoric.

Schaumburg Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi talks with Craig Dellimore about the January 6th Committee, the raid on former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, the Inflation Reduction Act, Taiwan, his re-election campaign and more.

Craig Dellimore discusses the state's controversial SAFE-T Act of criminal justice reforms with the police chiefs of East Dundee and Lake Zurich and the former Chief of the Riverside Police. They talk about bail reform, use of force, detainees' rights and body cameras.

Republican businessman Chris Dargis talks with Craig Dellimore about his bid to unseat suburban Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. He discusses his background and issues such as inflation, energy and partisan politics.

The discussion centers on the new law going into effect that will end cash bond in Illinois come the first of January. Craig Dellimore talks with Annissa Lambirth-Garrett, of the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund, and Amy Campanelli, of the LawndaleChristian Law Center, about a program that provides housing and assistance to defendants freed while awaiting trial.

Craig Dellimore talks with Andrea Kersten, who heads Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability, about recent police shootings, transparency, police reform and changes she'd like to see in COPA and in the laws.

Dick Durbin, the second ranking Democrat in the U.S. Senate, joins Craig Dellimore for a wide-ranging discussion of issues from assault weapons and mental health care to abortion, e-cigarettes and the January 6th Committee.

Christa Hamilton, CEO of the Social Service agency UCAN, talks with Craig Dellimore about the organization's efforts to help strengthen communities plagued by gun violence.

Craig Dellimore talks with Political Analyst Andy Shaw and WTTW Political Reporter Heather Sherone about the results of the Illinois Primary Elections...and the prospects for the General Election in November. 

In her last days as head of the Chicago Community Trust, Dr. Helene Gayle talks with Craig Dellimore about her mission and her future. The foundation's Executive Board Chairman joins the discussion to talk about Gayle's legacy and the future for the CCT.

In separate interviews, Craig Dellimore talks with incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and her Democratic challenger former Commissioner Richard Boykin about crime, health care, economic development and who can best collaborate with other officials.

Craig Dellimore speaks with Dick Simpson, professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois Chicago, who says that the City Council is no longer a *rubber stamp* for Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Simpson and former political consultant, Tom Gradel, co-authored a report titled, "City Council Buries its Rubber Stamp." The report says the Council, which is now more diverse, is a better representation of the City.

Craig Dellimore talks with the two leading candidates in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas and State Representative Delia Ramirez each discuss their campaigns for the new Latino District, and their top priorities if elected.

Craig Dellimore presents voices from the Summit of anti-violence groups from Chicago's most troubled neighborhoods. They discuss the challenges, evaluate their efforts and talk about possible solutions to the killings and shootings.

Craig Dellimore leads a panel discussion on increasing incidents of anti-Semitic activity in the Chicago area. The guests include: Alison Pure Slovin, Midwest Regional Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Glenview State Senator Laura Fine, and Cook County 14th District Commissioner Scott Britton.  

Craig Dellimore speaks with Chicago State Senator Jacqueline Collins about her campaign to follow Democratic Congressman Bobby Rush in the Congressional District. 

Former Broadcast Journalist and Author Peter Nolan talks with Craig Dellimore about lessons we could learn about Politics and Government from the life and times of Chicago's first Black Mayor.

Craig Dellimore presents a sampling of candidates in the race to replace incumbent Democrat Bobby Rush...one of them fairly well known in Chicago, and the other two, a bit less so. Alderman Pat Dowell, Terre Layng Rosner and Jonathan Swain.

Craig Dellimore talks with Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long, author of the book, The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer. They discuss former House Speaker Michael Madigan from his rise to power to his federal indictment.

Kane County Judge Susan Clancy Boles and the County Chief Judge Clint Hull talk with Craig Dellimore about their program that tries to warn teenagers away from legal troubles on social media like bullying, so-called "sexting."

Businessman Jesse Sullivan talks with Craig Dellimore about being an "outsider" running in the Republican Primary for Governor. He discusses crime, economic development, corruption and more.

Businessman Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, talks with Craig Dellimore about what led him to run for the Congressional seat Bobby Rush is vacating. He discusses crime, mental health, economic development and more.

Felicia Davis Blakely, head of the Chicago Foundation for Women, talks with Craig Dellimore about how far behind women are as the region struggles to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. She also suggests what the government and corporations could do to help.

It's been two years since the long shadow of COVID-19 fell on the world. On this special episode of WBBM In Depth, host Jill DeGroot sits down with WBBM political editor Craig Dellimore to talk about the pandemic in review. Don't forget to subscribe on the Audacy App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @WBBMPodcasts

In the Republican race for DuPage County Board Chairman, DuPage County Board Member Greg Hart tells Craig Dellimore that his experience and record prove he is the better choice to take over for the retiring Dan Cronin.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells Craig Dellimore that the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan highlights the need to reform systems like a zoning process that puts great power in the hands of Chicago aldermen.

Self-Made Millionaire Willie Wilson discusses his candidacy with Craig Dellimore, saying gaming and cannabis can help generate money for Chicago, while he would hold the line on taxes, unlike Rahm Emanuel.