Culloton + Bauer Luce

Culloton + Bauer Luce Culloton + Bauer Luce is a boutique public affairs firm headquartered in Chicago. Based in Chicago, Culloton Strategies’ clients know no such boundaries.

Culloton Strategies is a leading public relations firm specializing in crisis communications,
public affairs and media relations. We develop strategic campaigns to face the issues, crises and
challenges confronting top executives in sports, business, nonprofits and politics. Our team is a diverse group of experienced professionals with the depth and ability to create
smart strategies for our clien

ts that keep pace with the demands of today’s multimedia world. From Chicago’s top
news organizations to the New York Times, CNBC, Fox, ESPN and 60 Minutes, we have guided
our clients through stories, features and hard-hitting reports with top-tier news, business and
sports outlets. Through our mastery of legacy media, creative grassroots strategies, and social media we create
campaigns to win the support of voters, decision-makers, and consumers. We have deep
experience navigating clients through crises—operational, financial, self-inflicted or acts of
nature. Our strategic counseling helps our clients engage with the media, or quell a media crisis,
on a local, state, and national level. The media platforms and technologies may change, but the need for focused, compelling
messages and strategy remains paramount. Filling this critical need is our greatest strength and
our commitment to our clients.

09/11/2026

On this edition of Can’t Wait, Sounds Terrible, now we know how many holes it takes to fill a Chicago Budget at City Hall. Unions are split on the race for Chicago Mayor. The CWST decision desk has called the Illinois race for Governor for JB Pritzker and it appears Alexi Gianoulias is beating Patrick Skarr ‘s potted plant. Natalie Bauer Luce says schools are burying her in email, apps and paper; Rachel Bold says children are petri dishes of germs now that they are back to school; Eleni Demertzis says being a Beluga is trending down this week, and Dennis Culloton wants South Dakota to leave the and questionable ethics to politicians.

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09/03/2026

On Can't Wait, Sounds Terrible: Will He? or Won't He? Only Chicago's Mayor and his hairdresser know for sure if he is running for re-election to City Hall. Rachel Bold says he owns the progressive lane, Eleni Demertzis says he's running but if you can stop the you might have her vote. Patrick Skarr gives an update on his 's run for Illinois Secretary of State, Dennis Culloton says

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07/13/2026

On last week’s Can’t Wait Sounds Terrible, Rachel Bold’s is buzzed, which is not so terrible. What to you?

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07/02/2026

On this week’s Can’t Wait Sounds Terrible, we love America but we don’t like that Rachel Bold’s corgis get disturbed by fireworks. We need a fleet of vehicles for all of the of and Eleni Demertzis says the more the merrier for Mayor Johnson’s re-elect chances. Patrick Skarr is impressed with the CPS legislative strategy for last year. Dennis Culloton is worried about Chris Jones’ ride share ratings and it’s to be Eleni!

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06/29/2026

On this week's Can't Wait, SoundsTerrible it's in the Secretary of State's race but isn't really about the 's race? It's a warning shot by unions for Illinois Dems and it's for Chicago Mayoral Candidates. Dennis Culloton asks for your favorite . Like! Subscribe! Review!

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06/22/2026

On last week’s Can’t Wait, Sounds Terrible more and more wannabe Mayors and they are posting social media videos and and the team is going to be hit by lightning!

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06/15/2026

On last weeks Can't Wait, Sounds Terrible, our panel poses the biggest question of 2026. Do political scandals even exist anymore?

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06/08/2026

We’re All Still Recovering From The End Of The Legislative Session In Springfield… Which Means It Is Now Time For Recriminations And Scoldings from the editorial pages … The Mayor Is Back From Rome With His Delegation In tow Including the head of Chicago Teacher’s Union,; Sen. Durbin’s Farewell Tour; and of course Sounds Terrible. Dennis Culloton on food fights, hottakes by Rachel Bold; Party’s over for Eleni Demertzis and Patrick Skarr,

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06/01/2026

On last week’s Can’t Wait, Sounds Terrible, the Chicago Tribune wants Chicago’s Mayor and Governor Pritzker to get along. Unsolicited advice for the Governor from the now incarcerated . Dennis Culloton suppressed memories of Washington battles over O’Hare and in , no one can follow cute Ruby Bauer Luce.

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05/26/2026

On last week’s Can’t Wait, Sounds Terrible again at City Hall! Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson feuding again over . State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neil Burke patrolling the . Sam Sianis is the , Patrick Skarr out-pizzas the hut even if Dennis Culloton doesn’t care, and is coming for our .

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