Holding China accountable for its role in the Pandemic

Holding China accountable for its role in the Pandemic

Jul 9, 2024 | jdomenick

It’s not too late to hold someone accountable for Covid-19 and Erin Walsh tells you why it’s important to do this for the future.  Ray Stevens speaks with the Senior Research Fellow in International Affairs in the Asia Studies Center to discuss the cover up that happened in China and how legal action is taking…

Help name Chicago’s new piping plovers

Help name Chicago’s new piping plovers

Jul 9, 2024 | bgogoel

A contest is happening right now to name the four piping plover chicks who were hatched at Montrose Beach last week. The naming contest is a joint effort of the Chicago Bird Alliance, the Chicago Ornithological Society, the Illinois Ornithological Society and Chicago Piping Plovers. Organizers are calling for names to reflect “Chicago’s heritage, culture…

Christmas in July Drive

Christmas in July Drive

Jul 9, 2024 | jdomenick

Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement at Share Our Space Bridget Rundquist joins The Ray Stevens Show to spread the word about the Christmas in July coat drive.  There are too many children who can’t afford coats and clothes for the winter, so while you are cleaning out your closet this summer take any jackets,…

Attention spans at an all time low

Jul 9, 2024 | jdomenick

Chief Officer of Happiness at the Bauke Group, Julie Bauke gives us the truth about 59% of workers not being able to stay focused.  Workers can’t go 30 minutes without being distracted because our phones have trained us to drop everything when we hear a notification.  During the Pandemic people relied on their phones to…

Two Chicago pitchers heading to the MLB All-Star Game

Two Chicago pitchers heading to the MLB All-Star Game

Jul 8, 2024 | bgogoel

The Cubs and White Sox will each have just one representative at this year’s Midsummer Classic. For the Sox, Garrett Crochet received his first All-Star nod in his first full season as a starter. The 25-year old leads the majors with 146 strikeouts compared to just 23 walks while holding a 3.08 ERA. And upstart…

Over 100 shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July holiday

Over 100 shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July holiday

Jul 8, 2024 | kgordon

More than 100 people were shot in Chicago, 19 of them fatally, over the long Independence Day weekend, when there is often a spike in violence. One mass shooting Thursday in a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, left two women and an 8-year-old boy dead. Two other children were also critically injured. “We cannot take…

The 11th annual BBQ for the Troops

The 11th annual BBQ for the Troops

Jul 8, 2024 | jdomenick

Executive director at the USO Chris Schmidt to tell us about how they continue to help troops whether it be supplying them with a great meal or guiding them on how to cope with PTSD.  The BBQ for the Troops takes place on Saturday July 13th get all the info here https://www.cata.info/event-5704363

Wheaton wins bass fishing state Championship

Wheaton wins bass fishing state Championship

Jul 8, 2024 | jdomenick

Head Coach of the Wheaton high school bass fishing team Joe Drover gives a master class in how fishing is a sport that takes skill to do well in.  He describes new technology and how it benefits your fishing results, but it takes skill to know how to read those tools.  Joe gives some tips…

Congressional Hopeful Jim Marter on The Ray Stevens Show

Congressional Hopeful Jim Marter on The Ray Stevens Show

Jul 8, 2024 | mirandaellis

Republican Jim Marter is running in Illinois’ 14th district and joined The Ray Stevens Show this morning to discuss his plans for the upcoming election and what his goals are for the office. More about his campaign at marter4congress.us/

Mayor Johnson ignoring the violence in Chicago

Mayor Johnson ignoring the violence in Chicago

Jul 8, 2024 | jdomenick

Alderman Ray Lopez of the 15th ward rants to Ray about Mayor Brandon Johnson disregarding the increasing violence in Chicago.  On a weekend with as many shootings as this past 4th of July weekend the mayor needs to be speaking about it publicly and not staying out of the media.

Fishing tips for the 4th of July weekend

Fishing tips for the 4th of July weekend

Jul 1, 2024 | jdomenick

Chicago Sun-times Outdoor Columnist Dale Bowman joins Ray to discuss the best fishing tips going into the holiday weekend and a guide on where to go for the best fishing locations in your area.  Dale knows all the tricks on where to spot the most populated parts of a lake or pond to have the…

Migration data shows Illinois is down in every wealth demographic

Migration data shows Illinois is down in every wealth demographic

Jul 1, 2024 | jdomenick

Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoint reports on the migration patterns in Illinois and how it is effecting the states economy.  The numbers show that people with higher incomes are leaving Illinois and those with lower incomes are flowing in.  The high taxes are causing the wealthy to leave to cities with lower tax rates and more…

The public can get a look today at the Brookfield Zoo’s newest guests

The public can get a look today at the Brookfield Zoo’s newest guests

Jun 18, 2024 | kgordon

the Brookfield Zoo has two new residents. Koalas Brumby and William are visiting from the San Diego Zoo for the next two years. The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is one of only 11 accredited zoological facilities in North America where the public can see them. The exhibit is included with a regular admission ticket. The zoo…

How Can Illinois Adopt Wisconsin’s Success Strategies?

How Can Illinois Adopt Wisconsin’s Success Strategies?

Jun 18, 2024 | mirandaellis

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson joins the Ramblin Ray Stevens Show to discuss the urgent need for leadership change in Illinois, why President Joe Biden is unfit for office, and whether the Chicago Teachers Union truly requires $50 billion for improvements.

Beware the Illinois Heat: Understanding the Dangers of Heat Stroke

Beware the Illinois Heat: Understanding the Dangers of Heat Stroke

Jun 18, 2024 | mirandaellis

Clinical professor at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Dr. Holly Rosencranz joins the Ramblin Ray Show to delve into the dangers of heat stroke, the signs to look out for during extremely hot weather, and what actions to take if you believe someone is experiencing symptoms.

A Chicago area woman among the Cicada obsessed

A Chicago area woman among the Cicada obsessed

Jun 17, 2024 | kgordon

Mayumi Barrack sees a pair of mating periodical cicadas getting together, whips out her phone, says, “Hi guys!” and takes their picture. “I’m not really a bug person, but as I look more and more I feel they are adorable,” Barrack explained, noting that many other creatures — birds, squirrels, raccoons and more — are…

The PAWS Beach Party Returns in July

The PAWS Beach Party Returns in July

Jun 17, 2024 | hhedstrom

Susanna Wickham, CEO of PAWS Chicago, joins Ramblin’ Ray to talk about the upcoming beach party fundraiser on July 25th. PAWS is a no-kill shelter with a mission to help animals, from offering free medical care in certain zip codes to taking in animals.  For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.pawschicago.org/events-dog-training/fundraising-events/beach-party-event 

Vintage Tribune: Happy Birthday, Metra!

Vintage Tribune: Happy Birthday, Metra!

Jun 17, 2024 | hhedstrom

Kori Rumore joins Ramblin’ Ray to test his Metra knowledge following its 40th anniversary.  Subscribe to the Vintage Tribune here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/02/04/new-vintage-chicago-tribune-newsletter-heres-how-to-sign-up/ 

Palatine Stables to be Revisited by Park District

Palatine Stables to be Revisited by Park District

Jun 17, 2024 | hhedstrom

Elle Haferkamp joins Ramblin’ Ray to share an update on Palatine Stables. Following a board meeting, the park district has agreed to re-inspect the stables.  For more information: https://supportpalatinestables.info/ 

Construction has Started for the 2024 NASCAR Street Race

Construction has Started for the 2024 NASCAR Street Race

Jun 17, 2024 | hhedstrom

The NASCAR Street Race is only a few weeks away! Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese joins Ramblin’ Ray to talk about what fans can look forward to this year, both in the free and ticketed areas. Plus, new updates to the track. 

How loud are the cicadas at your house?

How loud are the cicadas at your house?

Jun 14, 2024 | kgordon

The most noticeable part of the cicada invasion blanketing the central United States is the sound — an eerie, amazingly loud song that gets in a person’s ears and won’t let much else in. “It’s beautiful chaos,” said Rebecca Schmidt, a U.S. Department of Agriculture research entomologist. “It does make this kind of symphony.” The…