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Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score
State Rep. Kam Buckner shares latest on proposed bill for Bears stadium

Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 12:30


David Haugh and Clay Harbor were joined by Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss proposed legislation regarding the Bears potentially building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score
We may soon learn more about a new Bears stadium (Hour 4)

Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 34:18


In the final hour, David Haugh and Clay Harbor were joined by Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss proposed legislation regarding the Bears potentially building a new stadium in Arlington Heights. After that, Haugh and Harbor reacted to speculation that the Bears could look to trade defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr.

WMAY Newsfeed
Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago)

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 19:33


Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), a top House Democrat budget negotiator, joins Patrick to respond to Governor JB Pritzker's budget proposal and discusses the latest on a stadium deal for the Chicago Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Rep. Kam Buckner: Bears, state made 'incredible progress' in stadium talks (Hour 3)

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 46:28


In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss the progress that the Bears and the state have made recently in negotiations about a new stadium being built in Arlington Heights. Later, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears chairman George McCaskey's recent comments in an interview with WGN.

Bernstein & McKnight Show
State Rep. Kam Buckner broke down what has changed in Bears' stadium talks

Bernstein & McKnight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 15:42


Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears have made progress with Illinois lawmakers in their quest to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Bernstein & McKnight Show
State Rep. Kam Buckner broke down what has changed in Bears' stadium talks (Hour 1)

Bernstein & McKnight Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 41:39


Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing how the Bears have made progress with Illinois lawmakers in their quest to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. After that, they opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts on the Bears' stadium saga.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Rep. Kam Buckner: Bears, state made 'incredible progress' in stadium talks

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 22:49


Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Rep. Kam Buckner to discuss the progress that the Bears and the state have made recently in negotiations about a new stadium being built in Arlington Heights.

John Williams
Rep. Kam Buckner: Illinois needs to be a leader on autonomous vehicles

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about new legislation that would authorize a pilot program for autonomous vehicles in some Illinois counties.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
Rep. Kam Buckner: Illinois needs to be a leader on autonomous vehicles

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about new legislation that would authorize a pilot program for autonomous vehicles in some Illinois counties.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
Rep. Kam Buckner: Illinois needs to be a leader on autonomous vehicles

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about new legislation that would authorize a pilot program for autonomous vehicles in some Illinois counties.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
IL Rep. Kam Buckner: Bears' stadium statement

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025


State Representative Kam Buckner, 26th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Bears’ letter announcing they are looking at Northwest Indiana for the location for their new stadium.

The Ben Joravsky Show
Kam Buckner—DGAF, If You Know What I Mean

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 55:25


As we prepare to record, word breaks of senseless slaughter at a Chanukah festival in Australia. Ben riffs. State Representative Kam Buckner joins him. Ensuing topics include Hoosier redistricting, head tax v property tax, transit bill and Bears beat Browns to set up next week's game against Packers. Kam loves the Bears DGAF attitude. A few words about park district bologna sandwiches. Kam is a state representative from the 26th district and a former defensive lineman for the Fighting Illini and the Morgan Park High School Mustangs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WMAY Newsfeed
Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago)

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 16:03


Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), who helped write the controversial transit funding bill, joins Patrick to discuss complaints the bill pulled money away from downstate roads and bridges for Chicago transit operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper
10/23/25 Hour 1: Fomer Illini & current State Rep. Kam Buckner talks his STARS Bill; Roman Tomashoff talks Huskies vs Illini; Bret Bielema Presser

The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 60:01


Former Fighting Illini DE and current Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner kicks off the show. We talk with Kam about his STARS Bill, it's impact on the Bears potential move to Arlington Heights, his relationship with Kevin Warren, and much more. Roman Tomashoff covers the Huskies for UW Huskies Wire & USA Today. He givs us the Washington side of things before Saturday's game. And Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema met with the media today. He talked about practice conditions, crowd noise in Washington, injury report, and much more.

Best of 670 The Score
Score Values: Kam Buckner discusses Bears obstacle for new stadium & Preston Radtke reflects on his first Chicago Marathon

Best of 670 The Score

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 17:32


On this episode of Score Values, Tyler Buterbaugh sat down with Illinois state representative Kam Buckner to discuss the new obstacle the Bears could face in building their new stadium in Arlington Heights. Preston Radtke also returned to the show to share his experience regarding his first Chicago Marathon and how to be involved with GLASA.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
State Rep. Kam Buckner: Public money shouldn't pay for Bears new stadium

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


State Representative Kam Buckner joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new Stadium Transparency and Responsible Spending (STARS) Act and what it means for future sports stadium deals in Illinois. Buckner tells Lisa why taxpayers deserve accountability before public money goes toward new stadiums. Buckner calls out the Bears' recent history of flip-flopping between the city […]

The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper
10/15/25 Hour 2: WCIA's Tristan Thomas talks Bret Bielema / Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List & this week's local high school games; Are the Brewers cursed? Kam Buckner's Bears Proposal

The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 56:17


Our friend Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 joins the show to talk about Bret Bielema being on the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List. Plus we dive into this week's local high school games. Are the Brewers cursed since Flying the L? They're down 2-0 to the Dodgers and the Mariners are up 2-0 on the Blue Jays. Former Illini player Kam Buckner is now a state representative and has proposed a bill that could keep the Bears at Soldier Field & out of Arlington Heights. 

WMAY Newsfeed
Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago)

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 16:03


Democrats are defending the two-year SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail in the state. Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joined Patrick to discuss the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #987: Trying to avoid an Illinois transit fiscal cliff, New “emergency” rules for prison communication

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 42:30


Mike Stephen discusses the work being done to avoid a transit fiscal cliff in Illinois with state representative Kam Buckner (26th) and John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago. Then, John Howard Association executive director Jennifer Vollen-Katz discusses new “emergency” rules put in place to regulate communication with those who are incarcerated in state prisons.

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The Crisis Cast
Kam Buckner - Unity Doesn't Mean We All Agree

The Crisis Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 41:01


Our leaders need better listening skills. That's the prescription from Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner. In this episode, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin drill down on who the Democrats believe are their most credible messengers. Buckner represents the 26th Legislative District, and returns to the Crisis Cast to underscore why reconnecting with middle America is a huge priority for the Democratic Party. Plus, our discussion hits on the reason for Illinois' outmigration, the role of wealth in political representation, and the audacity of the Chicago Bears seeking public subsidies for their new stadium. 

The Ben Joravsky Show
State Rep Kam Buckner—The Hefty Lefty

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 61:00


Trump makes a Daley-like power move against Intel. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner talks about Trump's threat to send the national guard to Chicago--or just about any blue state city with a Black mayor. How Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson should respond. Redistricting battles state by state. Winning statehouse seats is the key to saving democracy. Why Kam thinks the Bears are squirrelly when it comes to their stadium games. Did they try to pull a fast one on Chicago? Finally, a tribute to Candace Parker. Kam is the state representative from the 26th district. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fran Spielman Show
Kam Buckner on Illinois politics and policies

The Fran Spielman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 50:08


Fran Spielman interviews former University of Illinois defensive lineman and current State Representative Kam Buckner. Buckner shares his insights on a variety of topics, including the importance of growing the tax base and fostering local talent in sports. He reflects on his college football career and the lessons it taught him about teamwork and diversity. The conversation also delves into Buckner's views on the challenges facing the University of Illinois' football team, the necessity of transit and infrastructure improvements, and the need for a balanced approach to taxing and funding.

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The Ben Joravsky Show
State Rep Kam Buckner--Not One Day

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 49:06


Michael Madigan approaches his sentencing date for”corruption”. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner joins the conversation, talking Madigan sentencing, Bears stadium (lots on that), RTA funding, and advice for Gov Pritzker. Also, who he supports in the senate race and a Juliana Stratton trivia contest. Kam is a state rep from Chicago and former offensive lineman for the University of Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Representative Kam Buckner wants the Bears to stay in Chicago

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 16:56


Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Illinois state representative Kam Buckner of the 26th district to discuss a variety of sports stadium storylines, including his hope that the Bears stay in Chicago.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Did the White Sox get outmaneuvered by the Fire for a new stadium? (Hour 2)

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 40:42


In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that Chicago Fire FC plans to build a new stadium at The 78 in the South Loop, a site that the White Sox have explored for a new stadium as well. After that, Illinois state representative Kam Buckner of the 26th district joined the show to discuss a variety of sports stadium storylines, including his hope that the Bears stay in Chicago.

WMAY Newsfeed
Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), who helped craft the state budget, discusses spending, cuts, and tax increases, failure of a transit bill, and what happens next with the Chicago Bears. 

WMAY Newsfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 20:38


Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), who helped craft the state budget, discusses spending, cuts, and tax increases, failure of a transit bill, and what happens next with the Chicago Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crisis Cast
Kam Buckner - Fighting for Chicago's reputation

The Crisis Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 30:45


How is it that Chicago still lacks a city charter? We're chasing the answer to that question this week with Kam Buckner who represents the 26th District in the Illinois General Assembly.  Rep. Buckner insists the city's lack of a constitution keeps us from any effective governance.   In this episode, Lissa & Thom get to the heart of how Rep. Buckner's long and illustrious resume led him to Springfield. We'll hear how he's drafting a values document for city, and why he's been able to attract support from the left, the right, and the middle in the process.   Kam shares lessons of wisdom from his father, a Chicago Police officer in the 1980s. It's our exclusive preview of the book he's writing on leadership — with his father's priceless quotes at the center of it.    This week's Crisis Cast hero: Unblocked Englewood's Tonika Johnson.

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go
South Side State Rep. Kam Buckner is encouraged by talk of a Bears Stadium in his area

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 0:56


A key Illinois lawmaker says he's ready to consider having the state pay infrastructure costs, if the Chicago Bears decide to build a new stadium on the old Michael Reese Hospital site. Image credit: Getty Images

WBBM All Local
South Side State Rep. Kam Buckner is encouraged by talk of a Bears Stadium in his area

WBBM All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 0:56


A key Illinois lawmaker says he's ready to consider having the state pay infrastructure costs, if the Chicago Bears decide to build a new stadium on the old Michael Reese Hospital site. Image credit: Getty Images

WBBM Newsradio's 8:30AM News To Go
South Side State Rep. Kam Buckner is encouraged by talk of a Bears Stadium in his area

WBBM Newsradio's 8:30AM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 0:56


A key Illinois lawmaker says he's ready to consider having the state pay infrastructure costs, if the Chicago Bears decide to build a new stadium on the old Michael Reese Hospital site. Image credit: Getty Images

The Ben Joravsky Show
Rep. Kam Buckner - "Anything Goes"

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 58:16


As America votes, the polls tell the story. Sorta. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner offers his state of the union on this day of decision. Ben gets sentimental. Kam can relate. Our ancestors are talking to us. A word or two about gaslit north siders who have been brainwashed into hating Mayor Johnson. And then a word ot two about the leaderless Bears. Would they have destroyed Patrick Mahomes had they drafted him? Kam played Big 10 football—for Illinois. And is a state representative and proud Morgan Park High School graduate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ben Joravsky Show
State Rep. Kam Buckner--"Happy Birthday, Jimmy!"

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 62:07


Jimmy Carter turns 100. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner offers some millenialistic riffs on President Carter. Conversation starts national, as in Harris v. Trump. Immigration as issue. VP debate preview. Then local. Mayor Johnson "versus" Pedro Martinez. State needs to step up on funding. Finally, Bears talk. Kam played football throughout college so he knows a thing or two or three about the game. And close with Kam schooling Ben on funding for Bears stadium. Kam is the state representative from the 26th legislative district, which includes Soldier Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WCPT 820 AM
Jill Wine Banks, State Rep. Kam Buckner, filmmaker and activist Billy Ray at the DNC, 8/22/24

WCPT 820 AM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 20:31


Joan Esposito is joined at the DNC broadcast table by legal commentator and podcaster Jill Wine Banks (#SistersInLaw), State Rep. and former Chicago mayoral candidate Kam Buckner, and filmmaker/activist Billy Ray. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on WCPT.

John Williams
State Rep. Kam Buckner: Happy to endorse VP Harris to be democratic candidate for president

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC.

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
State Rep. Kam Buckner: Happy to endorse VP Harris to be democratic candidate for president

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC.

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast
State Rep. Kam Buckner: Happy to endorse VP Harris to be democratic candidate for president

WGN - The John Williams Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to share his thoughts on President Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Rep Buckner is a Democratic delegate and talks about why he’s supporting Vice President Harris as the democratic nominee at the upcoming DNC.

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

0:00- Pittsburgh Purge – no cops at stations 3-7am 9:51- Nancy Mace on with Clinton Foundation Donor Zero: as a rape victim, how can you support Trump? 29:45- FLASHBACK: Joe Biden 35 years ago arguing GHWB was too soft on crime and border security 55:36- Students from Deer Creek HS (Edmund, OK) provide more details on hazing for charity 1:06:27- In-depth history with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:10:13- President of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, John Catanzara, on the Cook Co States Attorney race and his endorsement of Judge Burke For more on John's work with the FOP chicagofop.org 1:29:12- Ted Dabrowski, president at Wirepoints, brings the receipts showing Kam Buckner is wrong on the reading aptitude of CPS students Get Ted's latest wirepoints.org 1:46:20- Veterans for America First (VFAF) National Director of Operations, Chad Caton, shares details from the documentary  Border Invasion: An American Crisis 2:02:23- HaitiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Rep. Kam Buckner on helping the Bears stay in Chicago

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024


Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner (D-26th) joins Lisa Dent to explain why the Chicago Bears shouldn’t leave the city to build a new stadium. Rep. Buckner discusses having a more accessible lakefront, transparency with Mayor Johnson’s office, and how he’s thinking ‘big and bold’ to bring about a domed stadium in the city. Follow The […]

Morning Shift Podcast
The Pros And Cons Of Digital IDs

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 15:15


Illinois is considering a bill that would allow residents to carry a digital version of their driver's license or state ID, but privacy experts have some concerns. Reset learns more about the legislation from co-sponsor State Rep. Kam Buckner and Matthew Kugler, privacy expert and Northwestern University professor of law. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Total Information AM
Pitch for electronic driver's licenses on phones gaining traction in Illinois

Total Information AM

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 5:39


Illinois State Rep in District 26, Kam Buckner joins Debbie Monterrey and Megan Lynch talking about his bill that would allow digital ID's in Illinois.    Credit: © Thomas J. Turney / USA TODAY NETWORK

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

0:00 - Dan & Amy analyze the results out of New Hampshire    12:27 - Nikki Haley says she'll press on   31:58 - Kari Lake, the anti-Blago…   49:03 - President, American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Co-Founder, Muslim Reform Movement, Former US NAVY Lieutenant-Commander & candidate for Congress – AZ District 4 – ZforAZ.com, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, explains how America is under siege from all angles and says the rot starts from the top   01:05:36 - Kam Buckner threatens Biden with the DNC   01:20:33 - Noted economist Stephen Moore reminds Joe Biden that he does NOT have the authority to forgive people's debts. Get more Steve @StephenMoore   01:34:00 - Steve Cortes, former radio host at 560 the Answer and consultant for Trump and DeSantis:  Only Trump Can Save America. Get more of Steve's writings at stevecortes.substack 01:51:17 - Michael Cassidy, former Republican candidate for the Mississippi House of Representatives and former Navy pilot, shares how he was arrested after vandalizing a Satanic display inside the Iowa Capitol. Help Michael fight back givesendgo.com/michael-cassidy-legal-defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ben Joravsky Show
"No DNC" and Leor Galil

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 63:08


Kam Buckner says no to DNC without federal assistance for housing. Ben riffs. Leor Galil talks about how the Holocaust has been misused. Especially if it's used to justify carnage in Gaza. Also, Elon Musk's conflicted attitude about Jewish people. Chicago's obsession with The Bear. And the Ravenswood rathole. And how it all relates to Lolla. And more! Leor is a staff writer for the Reader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ben Joravsky Show
State Rep Kam Buckner--A Death In Alabama

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 45:18


Glenn Foster, Jr. was a Chicago kid--raised on the south side and a Mount Carmel grad--who was one of Kam Buckner's best friends on the football team at the University of Illinois--he calls Foster his "little brother". So he flew to Birmingham, Alabama, to be there when Foster's family announced it had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Pickens County Alabama Sheriff's office. The suit alleges that sheriff officials “tased, struck, beat, and choked" Foster, causing him to die when he was in custody for speeding. That's right--speeding. Kam talks about his friendship with Foster and the lawsuit. Also, a few words about the latest proposal for a Chicago Bear's stadium and relations between Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. Kam Buckner is a state representative from the near south side and a mayoral candidate in 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Williams
State Rep. Kam Buckner: Transform DuSable Lake Shore Drive into a true boulevard

John Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about his resolution that urges CDOT and IDOT to transform DuSable Lake Shore Drive into a true boulevard and to be creative and forward-thinking in their redesign of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. And as a former Illini football player, Rep. Buckner also shares his memories of legendary […]

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast
State Rep. Kam Buckner: Transform DuSable Lake Shore Drive into a true boulevard

WGN - The John Williams Full Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023


State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about his resolution that urges CDOT and IDOT to transform DuSable Lake Shore Drive into a true boulevard and to be creative and forward-thinking in their redesign of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. And as a former Illini football player, Rep. Buckner also shares his memories of legendary […]

The Ben Joravsky Show
"C'mon Mr. Mayor" and State Rep. Kam Buckner

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 56:36


The Johnson Administration inks a $29 million contract with a bunch of Right Wingers from Florida to build tents for asylum seekers. Ben tried not to lose his mind as he riffs. Why can't we put Chicagoans to work? State Rep Kam Buckner weighs in on the deal. A few words on the end of cash bail. A few suggestions for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And Kam tackles the Bears. Are they trying to destroy Justin Fields' career?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ben Joravsky Show
First Tuesdays—Talking CTA with Kam Buckner and Lynda Lopez

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 95:41


On June 6, Ben and Maya brought First Tuesdays to the Night Hawk in Albany Park. Our guests were state Rep Kam Buckner and activist Lynda Lopez. We were talking CTA. Things got interesting when several bus drivers, with years in the system, explained what's really going on. If only Chicago's leaders listened to the people who really know what's going on—the people who actually do the work. As we all know, “Maya” is Maya Dukmasova, star investigative reporter for Injustice Watch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Morning Shift Podcast
Forum Analysis: Lightfoot, Garcia, Vallas, Buckner, King

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 32:05


From crime to transportation to education, we spent an hour talking about top issues with Alderwoman Sophia King, State Rep. Kam Buckner, former CPS CEO Paul Vallas, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Congressman Chuy Garcia. Reset breaks down our first round of mayoral forums with Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government reporter, Chip Mitchell, WBEZ criminal justice reporter and Jason DeSanto, a senior lecturer in the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a Democratic debate strategist.

Morning Shift Podcast
Chicago Mayoral Forum: Lightfoot, Garcia, Vallas, Buckner, King

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 59:36


Chicago Public Media and the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics are hosting two forums with the city's mayoral candidates. First up, at the University of Illinois Chicago, we pose voter questions to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Congressman Chuy Garcia, former CPS CEO Paul Vallas, State Rep. Kam Buckner and Alderwoman Sophia King. On Thursday Feb. 9, we'll bring you our second forum with thr remaining candidates: organizer Ja'Mal Green, businessman Willie Wilson, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and Alderman Roderick Sawyer.

Chicago Dog Walk
Friday 1/27/23 - Chicago Mayoral Candidate Kam Buckner

Chicago Dog Walk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 29:39


(00:00) Intro (1:00) His campaign (2:18) Public safety (4:25) Fixing the problems (5:21) "Making it out" (9:14) Educational system (11:00) His vision (13:49) Lori Lightfoot (17:11) His work (25:50) His journey (28:00) 'Personal ambition' (29:06) Outro Kam Buckner joins the show to talk about the Chicago Mayoral race. We get into his campaign trail so far, the biggest issues in his eyes that need fixing, the difference between political and personal ambition, and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thedogwalk