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Connected to Chicago (12/29/19) – Aspects of Trump, 2019 Political Highlights, and Looking Into the 2020 Crystal Ball.

Connected to Chicago (12/29/19) – Aspects of Trump, 2019 Political Highlights, and Looking Into the 2020 Crystal Ball.

Mike reviews some of the facts and testimony presented as evidence during the House impeachment hearings. Is there enough proof on the 2 articles of impeachment? Why stop at only 2 charges? Have the democrats done enough to persuade the American people to swing their votes to the left in next year’s elections. Will the House stay a Democrat majority and are there enough vulnerable seats in the Senate to change the majority control?

In this week’s round table segment, Bill is joined by Heather Cherone, editor of The Daily Line and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Topics include reviewing the many accomplishments being touted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Looking into the crystal ball to see who will Heather & Lynn believe might be the Democratic candidate for President in 2020.

Then Lauren Cohn finds out about Christopher House, a family of schools working to provide education to families who need early head start learning. The schools provide additional care for low-income / at-risk children so they succeed in school, the workplace, and life. Their support starts with per-kindergarten readiness and continues through the 8th grade. Board Chair, Dee Dee Chesley explains their services and school programs.

Connected to Chicago (11-05-2017)

Bill Cameron sits down with State Rep Peter Breen and Personal PAC chief Terry Cosgrove. They discuss pro-choice/pro-life issues in Illinois. The debate gets heated as both Terry, and Peter make their cases. They also discuss Governor Rauner, and their thoughts on Donald Trump. Terry, Peter, and Bill also discuss sexual harassment.

In this week’s round table segment, Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crain’s, and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times. Topics include George Papadopoulos, the Gubernatorial race, as well as taxes, and the shut down of DNAINFO.COM.

This week’s community spotlight segment, with John Dempsey is on Mayor Emanuel’s Domestic Violence initiative to help City of Chicago employees who are victims of domestic violence.