American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the surge in online sports betting, warning signs that your betting might be becoming a problem, and tips for having a safe betting season.
The first arrest related to New York’s face-covering ban happened over the Labor Day weekend. Spokesperson for the National Police Association Ret. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to explore how the ban might offer protection and advantages for Chicago’s police officers and residents.
ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joins The Ray Stevens Show to explore the paradox of decreasing time spent in traffic alongside rising traffic costs, and examines if outward migration is contributing to these higher costs.
A Georgia sheriff’s office says injuries have been reported after a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia . Casualties are being reported and a local hospital is treating multiple gun shot wounds. The school was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium. The sheriff’s office says one suspect…
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said. Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old student who was majoring in management in the school’s College of Business and Economics, was killed Friday night, Whitewater police said. The suspect, 23-year-old Chad T.…
Former Trump economic advisor Stephen Moore joins Ray Stevens to look at how a Harris/Walz administration will bring only more economic hardship on an already struggling American middle class.
Pastor Corey Brooks, “The Rooftop Pastor”, returns to the Ray Stevens Show to talk about the death of his godson Christion Tucker and how he has turned to his faith and belief in a better future in order to heal. If you would like to learn more about Pastor Brooks and how you can support…
Aurora Mayor Richard Irving joins Ray Stevens to talk about how he’s handling the migrant crisis, the needs of of his constituents, and his three pillars of success for Aurora: Safety, Education, and Economy.
Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling. After what’s already been a record-breaking summer for air travel, the Transportation Security Administration predicted its…
Dylan Sharkey, Assistant Editor at the Illinois Policy Institute, joins The Ray Stevens Show to explain why the Illinois grocery tax is being eliminated, the intention behind the bag tax in certain towns, and Chicago’s strategy to climb out of a billion dollars in debt.
Dasan Robinson, color commentator for the Chicago Fire on WLS AM 890, joins The Ray Stevens Show to provide all the insights you need before the Chicago Fire’s match against Inter Miami CF tomorrow night at 7:30 PM. Tune in to WLS AM 890 so you don’t miss a single kick!
On The Ray Stevens Show, Daniel Cochrane, Senior Research Associate at the Tech Policy Center of the Heritage Foundation, weighs in on whether Mark Zuckerberg’s statement was genuine or a PR move. He also explores why social media platforms may suppress information about Republican candidates and how certain platforms are tailored to specific political parties.
Jonathan Hoenig, The Capitalist Pig, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to break down what a rising stock market means for everyday people, the challenges parents are facing with back-to-school costs this year, and signs that the job market may be starting to dry up.
Mark Lukas from PAWS Chicago joins The Ray Stevens Show to share details about the Pup Premiere Adoption Event on Saturday, August 31, from 6–9 PM at the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center, featuring adoptable dogs from foster homes you might not see at the shelter. He also highlights where to register for the PAWS Chicago…
Former Chicago police officer Jim Crowley who was paralyzed in a drunk driving crash in 1987 has died at the age of 59. Crowley was paralyzed when a drunk driver slammed into his police cruiser paralyzing him and injuring three other officers. A wake is scheduled for Tuesday at the McGann Funeral home and a…
Get ready as the Voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to preview what’s in store for the 2025 Fighting Illini Football team as they dive into the exciting new world of the Big 10.
Travel reporter Natalie Compton from the Washington Post joins the Ray Stevens Show to explain why the United Airlines flight attendants may go on strike, the day in the life of a flight attendant, and she shares why you may want to fly instead of drive to your Labor Day vacation destination.
Clean up underway across the northern suburbs after storms tore trees apart and knocked out power. Crews spent much of the morning in Evanston cleaning up debris and downed trees. In Deerfield, crews worked late into the night to clear debris and downed trees. No injuries reported. As of noon over 13 thousand Com Ed…
On the Ray Stevens Show, Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the BBB of Northern IL and Chicago, exposes the latest “Tip Off to the Rip Off” for back-to-school and paving scams. Also, today is your final chance to vote for your favorite business in the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Vote now at BBB…
Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints.org, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss why Chicago Democrats are turning a blind eye to rising crime rates. He breaks down the factors that have made Chicago a murder capital and commends the police for enduring abuse from protesters during the DNC.
VP Harris’ flip flop on fracking as a viable source of American energy shows a lack of understanding on the issue of how the country can return to being an energy powerhouse. Sarah Phillips, petroleum engineer at Gladiator Energy, joins Ray Stevens to talk about some of the misconceptions about fracking and why the practice…
Another day of soaring temperatures expected across Chicago today. The temperatures today expected to be higher than Monday with the heat index reaching 100 at noon. An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the entire Chicago area until 10pm tonight. There is also a risk for severe weather later this evening. In Chicago residents…
Join Ray Stevens and Nick Gale as they chat with Gary Carr, a retired police officer and USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor and Training Counselor, as he breaks down the ins and outs of obtaining a Concealed Carry License (CCL) and shares insights on the benefits of earning one. https://illinoisconcealedcarrytraining.com
🎬 It’s Ray Time! 🎬 Join Ray Stevens and Nick Gale at the McHenry County Drive-In on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th for a special screening of “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”! 🚗✨ Scott Dehn, the McHenry County Drive-In owner, joins the show live with all the must-know details! Don’t miss out—click the link for more info and join us…
State Representative for the 82nd District serving portions of DuPage, Cook and Will Counties Nicole La Ha joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to discuss how listening to residents is key to creating a thriving community, her efforts to make Illinois more affordable, and her vision to restore Illinois as a premier…
