At Issue On Wbbm Newsradio

Chicago Public Schools saw enrollment numbers stabilize for the first time in a decade, but a big problem that CPS is facing is getting the students to attend classes. With enrollment numbers staying the same, a big reason why may be because of the influx of non-English speaking students joining classrooms. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Dr. Judith Allen & Shipra Panicker from Communities in Schools of Chicago to discuss attendance issues, the asylum-seeking children being enrolled in CPS classes, the challenges CPS continue to face & much more.  Dr. Judith Allen is the Chief Operating Officer of Communities in Schools of Chicago. Shipra Panicker is the Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports of Communities in Schools of Chicago.

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Nina Sanchez of Enrich Chicago & Dr. Anh Thang Dao-Shah of Creative Equity Research Partners to discuss racial equity's relationship with the arts and it's perception sociality & politically.   Nina Sanchez is the Co-Director of Enrich Chicago Dr. Anh Thang Dao-Shah is the Founder & Principal Researcher of Creative Equity Research Partners

The political landscape on abortion has shifted over the past few years. With Roe v. Wade being overturned in 2022, the topic of abortion has been in the spotlight for over a year. This week's program concludes a two-part discussion about the two sides to the debate. In part two of the discussion, WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Brigid Leahy, the Vice President of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, to discuss the challenges Planned Parenthood has faced since Roe v. Wade was overturned, their role within Illinois & more. 

The political landscape on abortion has shifted over the past few years. With Roe v. Wade being overturned in 2022, the topic of abortion has been in the spotlight for over a year. This week's At Issue begins a two-part discussion about the two sides to the debate. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Eric Scheidler, the Executive Director of the Pro-Life Action League, to discuss reproductive rights, the organization's goal of saving unborn babies & more. 

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by a panel to discuss the high rates of women facing severe complications or death related to childbirth. Dellimore is joined by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom from Advocate Health. (Originally Aired: July 2nd 2023)

What does "community policing" mean & what should it be? WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Roseanna Ander, Micole Jordan-McBride & Andrew Papachristos to answer those questions.    (Originally Aired: February 5th 2023)

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks about Dr Ngozi Ezike, President and CEO of Sinai Hospital Systems, who was a guest speaker at the City Club of Chicago luncheon, to discuss her current missions, looking back at her role as Director of Illinois Department of Public Health, and more.

Elected in 2016, Raja Krishnamoorthi was one of the stronger voices raised on Capitol Hill in favor of a commission to investigate the violence and motivation behind the January 6 insurrection. Illinois Congressman, Raja Krishnamoorthi sits down with WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore to discuss former President Trump's third indictment, filling job vacancies, and more. 

There are still many issues regarding policing in Chicago as the city still does not have a permanent Police Superintendent. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks with Garien Gatewood, Chicago's 1st ever Deputy Mayor for Community Safety, to discuss the difference between "public safety" & "community safety", the future of policing in Chicago and more.

The Chicago City Council is going to hold a subject matter hearing over the Treatment Not Trauma ordinance and WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore will break down what it is, why it's in place and what'll happen in its future. Dellimore is joined by: Dr. Arturo Carrillo - Deputy Director of Health & Violence Prevention Any Huamani-Gutierrez - Treatment Not Trauma Organizer & Cheryl Miller, and organizer with Southside Together Organizing for Power

With Mayor Brandon Johnson in the search for a new police superintendent, the future of policing leadership in Chicago remains a hot topic. Alongside the newly launched Policing Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago, there is a lot to discuss. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Roseanna Ander & Kenneth Corey to discuss those topics & more.  Roseanna Ander is the Founder & Executive Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab. Kenneth Corey is the former NYPD Chief of Department and worked under New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by Retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel to discuss the ruling of the sheriff's deputy who was found not guilty of negligence in the Parkland shooting in 2018 and the effects that it might have in our community's schools & around the country and why the verdict should or shouldn't surprise you. 

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by a panel to discuss the high rates of women facing severe complications or death related to childbirth. Dellimore is joined by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom from Advocate Health.

Some key Chicago alderpersons, labor leaders and others are joining in a push to do away with the so-called "subminimum" wage paid to those who also earn tips. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks with Saru Jayaraman and Sam Toia to discuss both perspectives on subminimum wage.  Saru Jayaraman is the President of One Fair Wage.  Sam Toia is the President of the Illinois Restaurant Association.

Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves in 1865. The Pullman neighborhood has it's own ties to the holiday and WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by David Peterson Jr., the President of the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum to discuss Pullman's role in the celebration of the holiday, the first black labor history museum being housed in the neighborhood and more. 

Congressman Mike Quigley has been busy spearheading movements regarding International affairs & gun violence. Congressman Quigley sits down with WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore to discuss gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend, the debt ceiling and more. 

With Gov. JB Pritzker traveling around the state promoting his future for Illinois, Republican lawmakers are not a fan of the fiscal 2024 year spending plan (amongst many other plans for Pritzker).  WBBM Politcal Editor Craig Dellimore talks with House Repubnlican Leader Tony McCombie about the fiscal spending plan, the future of the state, Governor Pritzker and more. 

Since 1981, Father Michael Pfleger has been at the Faith Community of St. Sabina and recently celebrated his birthday with a Gun Buy Back event. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore talks to Fr. Pfleger about the success of the event, guns and violence, new mayor Brandon Johnson, some clarifications on recent comments in the newspaper & more. 

New Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was inaugurated at the Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday May 15th 2023. While many were excited to hear his plans for the city, some do share that excitement. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski & Illinois Policy Institute President Matt Paprocki to discuss the points of view on Mayor Johnson's speech, his plans for the city of Chicago and much more. 

On May 15th, Chicago will see a new mayor. Lori Lightfoot will pass the torch to mayor-elect Brandon Johnson. This week, WBBM Political Editor heard from both Lori Lightfoot & Brandon Johnson. Lightfoot discusses the final days of her time as mayor of Chicago and Johnson discusses what's to come with the city.