John Dempsey sits in for this weeks gathering around the roundtable joined by Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times, Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain’s.

Superintendent Eddie Johnson gives us a health update. He talks about finding ways to vet new hires and clean out the ‘bad apples’ from the department.

Earlier this week Trump made a statement about Chicago’s crime problems and his threats to pull funding from Sanctuary cities including Chicago.

Take on the ​U.S. Attorney General, Loretta Lynch press conference and the investigation about the City of Chicago’s Police Department and their handling of arrests, which Lynch described as have involved excessive force.

Bill Cameron plays his audio collection from his years covering Mayor Richard J. Daley. December 20th marked 40 years since the former mayor’s death.

Governor Bruce Rauner, Another Indicted Alderman, New Police Recruits

Sheriff Tom Dart, Large Lot Program

Christine Radogno, Republican of the Illinois Senate 41st Legislative District, joins Bill Cameron. Bill is also joined by Lynn Sweet from the Sun-Times, Ray Long of The Chicago Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain’s.

The Chicago Cub finally have a World Series win and Bill Cameron looks at the reception of the win by public officials including President and Sox fan, Barack Obama, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Governor Rauner.

Bill Cameron opens this week with compelling audio from Scott Cross as he testified to a state Senate committee regarding ending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse crimes against children.

Bill Cameron interviews George Sheldon, the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Sheldon discusses the past directors of the department and his current staff.

Bill Cameron interviews Senator Dick Durbin. He gives his take on Trump’s popularity, who he thinks will run for Illinois governor in 2 years, the ethics of for-profit higher education, and does he thing we need to change Obamacare?