Join veteran City Hall reporter Fran Spielman as she interviews Chicago’s biggest movers and shakers. Each week, Fran sits down with a local leader, politician or policymaker to get the inside scoop on the latest news in Chicago.
In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Craig Dellimore, now retired City Hall reporter for WBBM News Radio 780. Craig reflects on his 25-year career covering Chicago politics, sharing his experiences from growing up in Jamaica, Queens, to his time working as a copy boy at The New York Times. He also recalls his memories of significant events, such as Harold Washington's rise to mayor of Chicago and his harrowing experience during a police shooting in Harlem. Craig discusses his contributions to journalism, his pride in mentoring young reporters, and his thoughts on the changing political landscape.
