Oprah Makes Surprise Appearance At DNC

Oprah Makes Surprise Appearance At DNC

Aug 21, 2024 | schilders

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the DNC on Wednesday night at the United Center. Longtime friend Gayle King said that Oprah was inclined to stay out of the political arena this year, but chose to appear after working on a last minute speech that afternoon. Still a favorite in Chicago after her years…

Celebs, Musicians Come Out For DNC Night 3

Celebs, Musicians Come Out For DNC Night 3

Aug 21, 2024 | schilders

Night Three of the DNC was a star studded feature. Actress Mindy Kaling served as host and Stevie Wonder, Maren Morris, Sheila E. and John Legend provided the music. Morris performed “Better Than We Found it” and said that she is breaking away from country music due to its inability to tackle racism and misogyny.…

DNC Day 3: Bill Clinton Praises Biden and Harris, Brings Up Trump’s Age

DNC Day 3: Bill Clinton Praises Biden and Harris, Brings Up Trump’s Age

Aug 21, 2024 | schilders

Former President Bill Clinton appeared at Wednesday night’s Democratic National Convention to thunderous applause. He said that it was “good to see the Obama’s and President Joe Biden.” Clinton praised Biden’s tenure and thanked him for his “courage, compassion and his class.” Clinton was at the United Center on Monday evening but did not appear…

Brandon Johnson and Union Leaders Speak at Illinois Delegation Breakfast Wednesday

Brandon Johnson and Union Leaders Speak at Illinois Delegation Breakfast Wednesday

Aug 21, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson finally addressed Illinois Delegates at the Illinois Delegation Breakfast Wednesday morning. He was a little hoarse saying he had his, “preacher raspy voice today.” The mayor went after Republicans saying, “The only thing more painful than the Republican Party is breakdancing at the Summer Olympics.” Many union leaders from Chicago and…

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz gets his chance on the DNC stage tonight

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz gets his chance on the DNC stage tonight

Aug 21, 2024 | kgordon

Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience that’s still getting to know him when he headlines the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. Walz wasn’t widely known outside of Minnesota before Harris chose him to join her on the Democratic presidential ticket. But they clicked when Harris…

DNC Protests Intensify: Demonstrators Face Off with Police

DNC Protests Intensify: Demonstrators Face Off with Police

Aug 21, 2024 | mirandaellis

On the Ray Stevens Show, IL-16th Congressional District Rep. Darin LaHood weighs in on the growing anger surrounding the DNC, the reasons behind Governor Pritzker not being selected as the Democratic Vice President candidate, and the possibility of RFK Jr. exiting the race to endorse President Donald Trump.

Chicago DNC Day 2: Protest Surrounding the DNC Escalate 

Chicago DNC Day 2: Protest Surrounding the DNC Escalate 

Aug 21, 2024 | mirandaellis

WLS Newsman Scott Childers joins the Ray Stevens Show to break down day two of the DNC. They dive into Barack and Michelle Obama’s speeches, the intensifying protests, and Lil Jon’s unexpected performance.

Unionized Teachers Lack Control Over Dues: Unraveling Where the Money Actually Goes

Unionized Teachers Lack Control Over Dues: Unraveling Where the Money Actually Goes

Aug 21, 2024 | mirandaellis

Mailee Smith, Senior Director of Labor Policy & Staff Attorney at the Illinois Policy Institute, joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss why unionized teachers lack control over their dues, where the money is actually going, and why the city must stop rewarding the Chicago Teachers Union for poor performance.

DNC Day 2: Pritzker goes after Trump

DNC Day 2: Pritzker goes after Trump

Aug 20, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention was full of Illinois speakers. First from Illinois was Governor Pritzker who went after Trump with many one-liners. “Take it from an actual billionaire, Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity” “We eliminated the grocery tax. Donald hasn’t been in a grocery store since his first bankruptcy.”…

Night Two of the DNC to feature Illinois Speakers

Night Two of the DNC to feature Illinois Speakers

Aug 20, 2024 | schilders

Night Two of the Democratic National Convention is set to get underway at the United Center on Tuesday evening. The theme is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” where speakers will outline differences between the Harris and Trump campaigns. Illinois will be heavily represented. Former president Barack Obama will give the evening’s keynote speech  and…

The Obamas and Governor Pritzker scheduled to speak on day two of the DNC

The Obamas and Governor Pritzker scheduled to speak on day two of the DNC

Aug 20, 2024 | kgordon

Former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will speak Tuesday on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, turning the party’s attention toward Vice President Kamala Harris and her faceoff against Republican Donald Trump. The Harris campaign said it would spotlight “trusted messengers” from battleground states over the convention’s three…

Democrats’ Approach to Anti-Israel Groups: A Growing Controversy

Democrats’ Approach to Anti-Israel Groups: A Growing Controversy

Aug 20, 2024 | mirandaellis

Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, joins the Ray Stevens Show to explore the hurdles pro-Israel protesters face in obtaining permits before the DNC. He also weighs in on Vice President Kamala Harris’s questionable stance on the Israel–Hamas war and delivers a strong message to anti-Israel groups that continue their protests.

Why Do Democrats Remain Blind to Illinois’ Growing Issues?

Why Do Democrats Remain Blind to Illinois’ Growing Issues?

Aug 20, 2024 | mirandaellis

Chicago’s 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss whether visiting Democrats will acknowledge Chicago’s struggling neighborhoods, why Democrats remain blind to the issues plaguing Illinois, and his reasons for calling on Cardinal Cupich to resign.

DNC Chicago Day 1 Wraps with President Biden

DNC Chicago Day 1 Wraps with President Biden

Aug 19, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Normally, the sitting president speaks on the last night of his party’s convention, but Joe Biden closed out night one of the DNC at the United Center. Biden wiped tears from his eyes after his daughter Ashley introduced him. The crowd held up signs that said, “WE ♥️ JOE.” Kamala Harris made a surprise and…

Pritzker, Duckworth Open Illinois Dem Delegate Meetings

Pritzker, Duckworth Open Illinois Dem Delegate Meetings

Aug 19, 2024 | schilders

Monday was Day One of the Illinois Democratic Delegate Breakfast in downtown Chicago. The mornings featured speakers were optimistic of a win in November, including Gov. JB Pritzker. “If we fight hard enough, in seventy-eight days we’ll defeat Donald Trump and make real progress for working families.” Senator Tammy Duckworth outlined the goals of the…

Day one of the DNC in Chicago underway

Day one of the DNC in Chicago underway

Aug 19, 2024 | kgordon

A refreshed Democratic Party will take a look back while it moves forward as its convention opens Monday night, with President Joe Biden preparing a valedictory speech and delegates reveling in the newfound energy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris ‘ rise to the top of the ticket. The national convention unfolding in Chicago this…

DNC Cleanup: Focusing on Lasting Improvements for Chicago

DNC Cleanup: Focusing on Lasting Improvements for Chicago

Aug 19, 2024 | mirandaellis

Pastor Corey Brooks from Project H.O.O.D. joins The Ray Stevens Show to explore whether state funds are being allocated to assist migrants, the challenges of voting Republican in a blue state, and his relationship with Mayor Brandon Johnson as a member of the GOP.

Pritzker’s Playbook: Governor Plans to Conceal Illinois’ Flaws

Pritzker’s Playbook: Governor Plans to Conceal Illinois’ Flaws

Aug 19, 2024 | mirandaellis

Mark Glennon, founder of Wirepoints.org, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on WLS AM 890 to discuss how Governor JB Pritzker plans to conceal Chicago’s crime epidemic during the DNC, the lack of accountability for Illinois’ troubles, and whether mainstream media will take notice of Chicago’s flaws.

The site of a race riot in Springfield now a national monument

The site of a race riot in Springfield now a national monument

Aug 16, 2024 | kgordon

President Joe Biden on Friday designated a national monument at the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Ill., a seminal moment in the United States’ long and difficult history with racial violence targeting Black people. Biden was joined in the Oval Office by lawmakers as well as civil rights and community leaders as…