At Issue on WBBM Newsradio

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Loyola Professor Ted Karamanski to discuss Lake Michigan's past, present & future with Chicago, its impact on local communities, and much more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart is joined by the president & CEO of the Better Government Association David Greising to take a look at what city funding hopes to look like in 2026, the Bears & their potential new stadium, city grants and much more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with Political Editor Geoff Buchholz to provide an outlook on how the political scene will look at a city & state level, the city budget and much more.

In this week's episode, WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart speaks with Michelle Reisdorf of the Robert Half company and Rick Cobb of 2 Discern about the increasingly challenging job market. They break down how to navigate the current hiring process and how to stand out in the face of AI.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with 670 The Score's Mark Grote & the Chicago Tribune's Julia Poe to recap some of the biggest news stories from around Chicago sports including the Bears, Cubs, Bulls & more!

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with Connie Esparza & Emily Alanis of the American Red Cross of Illinois to discuss blood donation during the holiday season and how the season impacts charitable donations & volunteer work.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with Dr. Kevin King of City of Hope & Dr. Jose Sanchez of Humboldt Park Health to discuss the latest advancements in cancer care, their effort to provide these services to those who need it & much more!

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with Angela Cummings & Cynthia Paidipati of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention to discuss the holiday blues, where people can seek help if needed and much more. If you are in a crisis & need assistance, call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with Danielle Perry, the Vice President of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to discuss the effects of recent government restrictions will have on food pantries, the state of food pantries going into the holiday season and more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart is joined by Michael Edwards of the Chicago Loop Alliance to discuss how The Loop continues to navigate the holiday season, tourism, the state of State street and more!

Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with La Tonya Walker of WINGS & Hillary Douin of Connection for Abused Women & their Children to discuss the rising number of domestic violence cases in Illinois, the limited resources these organizations are given to help victims, ways to seek help and more. WINGS Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline: 847-221-5680 CAWC Domestic Violence Hotline: 773-278-4566

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart sits down with Alex Pissios & Sean O'Rourke of Gateway to Learning discuss the relationships between people with special needs & their caregivers, assistance finding jobs after school & much more.

Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart is joined by Shermann "Dilla" Thomas to discuss Thomas' drive to preserve Chicago history with Chicago Mahogany, his start on TikTok, touring throughout the city & more!

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with WBBM Political Editor Geoff Buchholz to breakdown a conversation he had with the new president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers: Stacey Davis Gates. Buchholz & Gates discuss her relationships with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & Governor JB Pritzker, social media controversies, COVID closures and more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart sits down with Sam Toia, the CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association & Brian Tondryk, owner of Bartoli's Pizzeria, to discuss the day-to-day challenges for local restaurant owners and how it affects their operations.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart is joined by former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to discuss the role of the governor within state government, gerrymandering, Rod Blagojevich, Michael Madigan and more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart sits down with Brian Thomas, an lawyer & author, & Katie List, co-founder of Towers of Excellence, to discuss both of their roles within the organization, why Thomas decided to write a book, and so much more!

On this week's episode, WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart talks with Steve Bernas, President of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago. They discuss how you can protect your family and sensitive information from scams in world filled with fraud online.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart sits down with retired Riverside police chief Tom Weitzel to discuss the state of police & public safety in the city, high tech policing & more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour host Rob Hart is joined by Joe Schwieterman of DePaul University to discuss Chicago's infrastructure for transportation, how it is affecting local mobility & more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart sits down with Luke Tannen of Chicago Innovation & local entrepreneur Joanne Rodriguez to discuss the state of small business & innovation within Chicago and where there is opportunity for growth with your business.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart talks with President and CEO of the Better Government Association David Greising. They discuss Chicago's relations with the federal government in light of the potential of the National Guard being sent into the city. Other topics of discussion involve the city's public safety, budget, and elections.

For many parents of college students, the drop-offs are done and now they’re left wondering how often to reach out to their child. A local author and college success expert encourages those navigating these first weeks to hold off on daily calls to make sure their child is up for class or tracking their location and grades.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart sits down with Deb Conroy & Lori Carnahan of the DuPage County Health Department to discuss the opening of a new mental health crisis center, the stigma within mental health, issues in public health & much more.

WBBM Noon Business Hour Host Rob Hart is joined by Lakeisha Hunter to discuss her unique story from gang leader to business owner, her mentorship program, her love of the culinary arts & more!