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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)

Also in the news: No one is in custody after a shooting outside a south side funeral home left at least two men in critical condition; a Sunday night brawl erupted in the Emergency Room of the University of Chicago Medical Center; and students at  Deerfield and Highland Park high schools will now be required to pass through metal detectors.

Also in the news: Three former Northwestern baseball staffers are suing the university; movement grows to give Trailside Museum of Natural History a new name; and a man is dead after a domestic incident in Glenview. 

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.

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.

The city has released the number of arrests and ordinance violations that occurred during this year's Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

Loyola University’s famous century-old nun is getting ready to celebrate another birthday. WBBM Newsradio's Nancy Harty reports.

This week's Made in Chicago features a Hyde Park sneakers shop. WBBM's Lisa Fielding has their story. 

It was wet and muddy for those attending the Lollapalooza Music Festival. WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports. 

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.

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. 

In other news: CPD searching for armed robbery crew on NW Side; IDPH introducing new process to change gender on birth certificate; Spectacular fireworks a no-show in western suburb

Also in the news: A Little Village man is due in court Wednesday for a bond hearing after allegedly shooting his wife and daughter to death and wounding his son; Officials believe fireworks are to blame for three fires on the Southwest Side; and the FBI has offered a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to the whereabouts of a 2-year-old Michigan girl.

Also in the news: Cooper Roberts' family is preparing for tomorrow's anniversary of the Highland Park parade shooting that killed seven people and permanently changed their lives; NASCAR roared through Grant Park despite heavy rains Sunday, and fans seemed to feel it was worth the wait; and the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Chicago Fire Department have asked residents to leave fireworks to professionals this Fourth of July weekend.

In other news: Indiana state trooper killed while pursuing stolen car; Chicago Board of Education plans to rename three schools; Blackhawks celebrate Draft Day, and much more.

In other news: Chicago air quality still in  "very unhealthy" category; Aurora the latest suburb showing interest in hosting Bears stadium; CPD search warrant system may see some improvement; and much more

Also in the news: Chicago's public health commissioner admits that the extent of the smoke descending upon Chicago caught her office off guard; Traffic flow will be stop and go for the new few months in a section of Mount Greenwood as a new street project is underway; and a Park City man has been charged in a hit and run accident early this morning that killed two horses on West Casey Road in unincorporated Grayslake.

In other top stories today: Amtrak's higher-speed rail debuts on Chicago-to-St.-Louis line; Chicago officials say more summer jobs are needed for young people; some neighbors complain about pickleball courts in suburb; Cook County assessor got a decrease in his home's assessment; and more.