Amazon announces plans to close a Chicago fulfillment center

Amazon announces plans to close a Chicago fulfillment center

Amazon announcing it will not renew its lease at the Goose Island center. The center located in the 1000 block of North Cherry has been open for almost 10 years. The company did not say how many jobs will be impacted and customers will not see a change in service. In a statement, Amazon says…

One Year Later: Has the SAFE-T Act Delivered on Its Promise

One Year Later: Has the SAFE-T Act Delivered on Its Promise

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow joins the Ray Stevens Show to dive into how the SAFE-T Act was developed, review its performance over the past year, and offer his suggestions for future adjustments. 

Michelle Pennington Takes Aim: GOP Candidate Ready for Cook County Clerk Battle

Michelle Pennington Takes Aim: GOP Candidate Ready for Cook County Clerk Battle

GOP Candidate for Cook County Clerk Michelle Pennington joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss mentally preparing to run as a GOP candidate in Illinois, how she intends to shift the perspectives of Democratic voters, and the changes she hopes to bring to the clerk’s office. https://www.michelleforcookcounty.com/more-about-me

Chicago planning  to merge migrant and homeless systems into one

Chicago planning to merge migrant and homeless systems into one

The city of Chicago expected to announce today that would merge the homeless and migrant systems into a single program. The move is expected to boost efforts to keep unhoused citizens off the streets. Advocates for the homeless support the idea saying it help the unhoused and new arrivals with wrap around services like jobs,…

Don’t Get Hooked: Beat Phishing Scams Before They Get You

Don’t Get Hooked: Beat Phishing Scams Before They Get You

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to share the “Tip Off to the Rip Off,” to the latest phishing scams you need to be cautious of right now.

Garrett’s Popcorn Celebrates A Tasty 75th

Garrett’s Popcorn Celebrates A Tasty 75th

Garrett’s Popcorn has been a staple of Chicago and is now celebrating it’s 75th birthday. Tourists and locals alike savor the Chicago mix of caramel and cheddar popcorn, and now the company has announced some special flavors. To celebrate the anniversary, Garrett’s is launching several new flavors, including, on Sept. 23, Apple CaramelCrisp. Company owner…

Family Of Killed Pedestrian Sues Metra, Union Pacific Railroads

Family Of Killed Pedestrian Sues Metra, Union Pacific Railroads

The family of a 17 year old girl who was struck and killed has filed a lawsuit against Metra and the Union Pacific railroad after she was struck and killed. Marin Lacson was hit and killed by a Metra commuter train back in January while on the way to school in Barrington.Weather conditions were foggy…

Dan Ryan Expy Closed Due To Accident and HazMat Situation

Dan Ryan Expy Closed Due To Accident and HazMat Situation

All southbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed as of midday Wednesday after a crash caused a truck to dump gravel and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Illinois State Police were called to a two-vehicle crash about 10:45 a.m. on the Dan Ryan at 91st Street. The semi had rolled over and…

Media Bias Exposed: Why Trump Faces Scrutiny While Harris Gets a Pass

Media Bias Exposed: Why Trump Faces Scrutiny While Harris Gets a Pass

Host of The Chris Plante Show, Chris Plante, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale to break down the media’s biased coverage of President Trump compared to Vice President Kamala Harris. They also explore who could be behind the exploding pagers that have injured thousands in Lebanon.

A decade old cold case in LaSalle County has been solved

A decade old cold case in LaSalle County has been solved

A person found dead in an Illinois cornfield in 1991 has been identified as a Chicago-area woman more than a decade after authorities began re-examining the cold case. An investigation relying on a posthumous DNA sample led to the identification of Paula Ann Lundgren last week. Now authorities hope they can piece together more details…

U.S. House Committee Approves the First National School Choice Bill

U.S. House Committee Approves the First National School Choice Bill

The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 is the first bill for school choice in the United States that has passed through committee without being amended. Education Policy Analyst for the Illinois Policy Hannah Schmid joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to recap the latest.

Is Vice President Kamala Harris a Threat to Americans’ Wallets?

Is Vice President Kamala Harris a Threat to Americans’ Wallets?

Trump’s Economic Guru Stephen Moore joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss why it would be smart for Trump to debate Harris again, why Vice President Kamala Harris is a danger to Americans’ wallets, and he offers his predictions on whether the Feds will decrease interest rates.  

Monday Crash On Ike Results In Death

Monday Crash On Ike Results In Death

An early Monday morning crash on the outbound Eisenhower has claimed the life of a 29-year old Chicago man. The incident happened on the exit ramp to Cicero Avenue. The ramp was closed for several hours as State Police and IDOT investigated the rollover accident. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person killed…

Berman on The Bears: Bears Offense Has A Problem

Berman on The Bears: Bears Offense Has A Problem

Berman joins to talk about why the Bears offensive line was the biggest problem in their loss to the Texans, how the defense kept them in Sunday night’s game, and what’s next in Week 3.

How Do Presidential Assassins Keep Slipping Through the Cracks?

How Do Presidential Assassins Keep Slipping Through the Cracks?

A second Trump assassination attempt happened Sunday at one of his golf courses. Ret. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith from the National Police Association joins Ray Stevens to talk about the attempt, where the Secret Service was, and how rhetoric around the former President fuels would-be assassins. 

Putin’s Nuke Threats: Serious Threat or One Big Bluff?

Putin’s Nuke Threats: Serious Threat or One Big Bluff?

Putin warns of escalation – how serious are these threats? Nicholas Grossman, professor of International Relations, joins Ray Stevens to talk about the Ukraine-Russia war, the United States’ involvement, and how a Kamala Presidency may change the outcome.

Several Chicago police officers injured in a crash

Several Chicago police officers injured in a crash

Six Chicago police officers were injured early this morning after two squad cars crashed into each other in the Little Village neighborhood in the 1900 block of South Western Avenue. Police say four of the officers were in one squad car and two were in the other. Four of the officers are listing in good…