Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Mayor Brandon Johnson Cancels Two Months of Police Academy Classes & Orders Layoff Lists to Cut $75M
Retired Riverside Chief of Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss the challenges of maintaining safety in towns while dealing with personnel cuts, the impact of Mayor Brandon J...
Oct 10, 2024
Running with Purpose: Cris Colon Takes on the Chicago Marathon to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters
Volunteer Firefighter Cris Colon from Bourbonnais joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about his powerful mission to honor fallen firefighters by running the Chicago Marathon. He'll discuss what inspire...
Oct 10, 2024
The corruption trial of former House Speaker Mike Madigan is underway
Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who ...
Oct 09, 2024
94.7 WLS FM's Dave Fogel Faces Hurricane Milton: Live Updates with Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89
Dave Fogel from 94.7 WLS-FM is hunkered down at his mother-in-law's house as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward him. He joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to discuss his efforts to secur...
Oct 09, 2024
MABAS Illinois Steps Up to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Operations
Kevin Lyne, Operations Section Chief for MABAS Illinois, joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about how MABAS delivers vital statewide support to first responders and communities that lack the resources...
Oct 09, 2024
Three Arrested One Year After Fatal Shooting at Plainfield Park District: The Harsh Truth About the Post-Safe-T Act Court System
Kim Saucedo, mother of Anthony Saucedo, who was tragically shot and killed in Plainfield last year, joins the Ray Stevens Show to expose the harsh truth about navigating the post Safe-T Act court syst...
Oct 09, 2024
Howard Stern's Interview with Kamala Harris: What Happened to the Shock Jock?
Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to break down Howard Stern's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. He'll also share details about the ...
Oct 09, 2024
Numerous Street Closures Ahead Of Chicago Marathon
Motorists will have to contend with more road closures ahead of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Jackson Drive, between Columbus and DuSable Lake Shore drives, will close at 10 a.m. Wed...
Oct 08, 2024
Longtime Supper Club To Close In Oak Lawn
Petey's Bungalow has been serving diners in Oak Lawn for over sixty years. The supper club style steakhouse and seafood restaurant was run by Petey Kattos and his wife Mary since 1961. On Tuesday Octo...
Oct 08, 2024
Rev Jesse Jackson Sr. Receives Key To Chicago
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was given the key to the city of Chicago in a tribute took place at City Hall Tuesday afternoon.. It was part of a celebration for the civil rights leader's 83rd birthday. M...
Oct 08, 2024
