Fran Spielman interviews Bill Cameron about his 50-year career in broadcasting

Cameron joins this week’s ‘The Fran Spielman Show’ to reflect on his storied career.

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WLS-AM Radio’s City Hall reporter Bill Cameron was interviewed by Fran Spielman Wednesday, September 11, 2019. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times

WLS radio political editor and City Hall reporter Bill Cameron joins this week’s episode of “The Fran Spielman Show” to discuss the several administrations he’s covered in Chicago’s top job.

Cameron, an East St. Louis native, said the key to his longevity was in advice he took from Ernie Banks.

“Find something you love to do and stick with it,” Cameron said. “I also never went into management.”

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