Trump Back at Day 2 of RNC as Crime is Put into Focus

Trump Back at Day 2 of RNC as Crime is Put into Focus

Jul 16, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance sat together on day 2 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as the GOP turned their focus to crime and immigration. The tagline, “Make America safe once again.” Vivek Ramaswamy received some of the biggest cheers along with Ted Cruz and Ron Desantis. Before the RNC began it was…

Illinois GOP Fired up by New York Republican at RNC

Illinois GOP Fired up by New York Republican at RNC

Jul 16, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Republicans in Illinois and New York share something in common. They are both trying to thrive in a state dominated by Democrats. Lee Zeldin, a former Congressman from New York, ran for governor in the state in 2022. He lost to Kathy Hochul, but received 47% of the vote which was the highest percentage a…

Clean up underway after another round of severe storms across the Chicago area

Clean up underway after another round of severe storms across the Chicago area

Jul 16, 2024 | kgordon

Storms with reports of tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, including the Chicago area, toppling trees and power poles and cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands of people. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home. Employees at the National Weather Service in suburban Chicago had to take cover Monday…

RNC Day 2: President Donald Trump Announces Ohio Senator JD Vance as 2024 Running Mate

RNC Day 2: President Donald Trump Announces Ohio Senator JD Vance as 2024 Running Mate

Jul 16, 2024 | mirandaellis

Catch the latest updates from the RNC as Darren Bailey and WLS Newsman Jonathan Bregman join The Ray Stevens Show to share their firsthand experiences and insights on the official nomination of President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance as the GOP ticket for the presidential election. Don’t miss this exciting recap straight from…

Behind the Sirens: How Project Fire Buddies is Lighting Up the Lives of Brave Kids

Behind the Sirens: How Project Fire Buddies is Lighting Up the Lives of Brave Kids

Jul 16, 2024 | mirandaellis

President/CEO of Project Fire Buddies Kurt DeGroot joins the Ray Stevens Show to share the heartwarming story of Fire Buddies building a pool deck for a Schaumburg girl with cerebral palsy. Discover how you can get involved as a volunteer or make a donation to support their inspiring mission at https://www.projectfirebuddies.org/

Trump’s Classified Documents Case Dismissed

Trump’s Classified Documents Case Dismissed

Jul 16, 2024 | mirandaellis

Rich Lenkov, Partner at Downey & Lenkov, joins the Ray Stevens Show to break down the dismissal of President Donald Trump’s classified documents case and discuss what’s next. Get the latest updates and expert insights right here!

How the Biden Administration’s Policies Are Emptying Your Wallet

How the Biden Administration’s Policies Are Emptying Your Wallet

Jul 16, 2024 | mirandaellis

Research Fellow at Grover M. Hermann Center E.J. Antoni joins the Ray Stevens Show to delve into how the Biden Administration’s policies are straining your wallet, whether America would be in a better financial position without stimulus checks, and why government spending is at the root of America’s money problems.

Security Fears Take a Back-Seat at the RNC

Security Fears Take a Back-Seat at the RNC

Jul 15, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Security Fears? What security fears? Day 1 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee has been more of a party than anything else. Loud cheers came from the crowd as all 50 states’ delegates officially nominated Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for President. Former President Trump also picked a running mate in Ohio Senator…

Illinois GOP Unified for Trump as RNC Begins

Illinois GOP Unified for Trump as RNC Begins

Jul 15, 2024 | jonathanbregman

Illinois Republicans are all-in for Donald Trump on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Before festivities began at the RNC, members of the Illinois Republican Party met at a breakfast for Illinois Delegates. Speakers included outgoing Illinois GOP State Chairman Don Tracy, US Rep Mary Miller, State Rep John Cabello, State Senator…

Despite the assassination attempt on former President Trump protests will move forward at the RNC

Despite the assassination attempt on former President Trump protests will move forward at the RNC

Jul 15, 2024 | kgordon

Activists gathering in Milwaukee for the start of the Republican National Convention say the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump won’t affect their long-standing plans to demonstrate outside the convention site this week. A diverse range of organizations and activists is expected outside the downtown Fiserv Forum. The largest demonstration was to start Monday…

The Secret Service’s Major Missteps: How They Failed to Protect President Trump

The Secret Service’s Major Missteps: How They Failed to Protect President Trump

Jul 15, 2024 | mirandaellis

Former Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy, who was shot while protecting President Reagan, joins the Ray Stevens Show to explore the similarities and differences between the Reagan and Trump assassination attempts, break down the typical investigation timeline for these incidents, and explain where the Secret Service fell short in protecting President Trump.

How an Assassination Attempt Could Rewrite Presidential History

How an Assassination Attempt Could Rewrite Presidential History

Jul 15, 2024 | mirandaellis

Author of “Presidential Power and The American Political System” Dr. Frank Sorrentino joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss Trump’s anticipated RNC speech, how the recent assassination attempt has impacted Trump’s public image, and whether politics has become a ‘blood sport’.

President Donald Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

President Donald Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

Jul 15, 2024 | mirandaellis

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. ABC News Chief Investigative Reporter Josh Margolin joins the Ray Stevens Show to recap the latest.

Three Illinois Congressman calling for President Biden to step down

Three Illinois Congressman calling for President Biden to step down

Jul 12, 2024 | kgordon

Four years ago, candidate Joe Biden stood before supporters at a Detroit high school, flanked by Kamala Harris and other rising Democratic stars, and called himself a bridge to the next generation of leaders. Biden, now a president seeking reelection, returns to that same high school on Friday with many in his party now pleading…

Chicago police issue an alert over dozens of crash-and-grabs

Chicago police issue an alert over dozens of crash-and-grabs

Jul 11, 2024 | kgordon

Chicago police are connecting nearly two-dozen crimes from May to July at liquor and retail stores taking place mostly on the South Side. After the alert was issued on Thursday there was a burglary and attempted burglary at two liquor stores, one at A and S Beverages at 75th and South Prairie and George’s food…

“The only way Biden can avoid this 2nd debate is if he’s hit by a bus”

“The only way Biden can avoid this 2nd debate is if he’s hit by a bus”

Jul 11, 2024 | jdomenick

University of Chicago Professor emeritus and featured writer on Real Clear Politics, Charles Lipson speaks to the scandal cover ups from the Biden campaign and how the white house staff didn’t do a good job of protecting the President.  Biden needs an entire team of people walking with  him to keep him from being questioned,…

Illinois lawmakers give themselves $100k after poor performance

Illinois lawmakers give themselves $100k after poor performance

Jul 11, 2024 | jdomenick

Wirepoints Ted Dabrowski  joins the Ray Stevens show to expose Illinois lawmakers for paying themselves more year after year this past year they received a 33% increase.  Illinois is the 4th worst in the country for economic growth and 5th worst in unemployment and its officials continue to make the problem worse.

Another call for Governor Pritzker to speak up and call for President Biden to step down

Another call for Governor Pritzker to speak up and call for President Biden to step down

Jul 10, 2024 | kgordon

Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president’s reelection campaign. Clooney said in a New York Times opinion piece that he loves Biden, but the…