ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss Ford’s rationale for phasing out AM radio options on new models, why AM radio is essential, and the pressure from legislators to encourage Ford to reconsider its decision.
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Connected to Chicago (01-27-2019) Special Guest-LaShawn Ford
Joining the show this week is LaShawn Ford. Ford is a candidate for Mayor of Chicago. Ford is also a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. John and LaShawn discuss the latest news how Alderman Solis reportedly wore a wire while having conversations with Alderman Ed Burke, What’s the latest with Tax Increment Financing, Downtown and Neighborhood development issues, and solving the pension problem.
In this week’s round table segment, John is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman of the Chicago Sun-Times, Greg Hinz of Crain’s, and Heather Cherone editor of The Daily Line. The Round Table opens up with coverage of a deal to temporarily end the partial government shut down, Roger Stone gets indicted, and the big local issue this week with breaking news of Alderman Solis reportedly wearing a wire while having conversations with Alderman Ed Burke. How will this news affect the upcoming Mayoral election.
This week’s community spotlight segment is with Nick Gale.
Nick discusses Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker taking executive action in joining the U.S. Climate Alliance, becoming the 18th governor to do so.
The U.S. Climate Alliance commits the state to the principles of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Executive Order 2019-06 also directs the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to monitor the Trump Administration’s environmental proposals and “identify opportunities to protect Illinoisans from environmental harm.” The executive order took effect immediately.
Ford Recalls Vehicles for Separate Issues
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News
(CHICAGO) Ford is recalling just over half a million vehicles because of 2 separate problems.
There have been 29 reports of fires in some Ford vehicles because the engines overheated, causing the cylinder head to crack and leak oil. As a result, Escape SUVs from the 2014 model year, plus the 2014 and 2015 compact Fiesta ST, the 2013 and 2014 Fusion midsize car and the 2013 through 2015 Transit Connect small van are being recalled. Some 360-thousand vehicles are affected. No injuries have been reported.
The company will mail customers instructions on how to check and refill coolant. Dealers also will check coolant levels for owners. If vehicles leak coolant or overheat, they should be taken to a dealer.
Ford also is adding 211-thousand vehicles to a previous recall to replace faulty door latches. That recall covers the 2014 Fiesta and the 2013 and 2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. The company says it doesn’t know of any crashes or injuries involving the vehicles added to the 2015 recall.
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