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New report details economic impact of 2nd NASCAR Chicago Street Race
The new report was commissioned by the city's tourism arm, Choose Chicago and conducted by Temple University. It says the races held on July 6th and 7th generated $128 million in total economic impact...
Oct 08, 2024
Chef Art Smith Rallies Chicago Chefs Cook to Aid Jasper County, South Carolina in Hurricane Helene Recovery
When Chef Art Smith found out that Hurricane Helene was about to hit his hometown of Jasper, he jumped right in with Chicago Chefs Cook. On the Ray Stevens Show, he'll share his heartfelt stories from...
Oct 08, 2024
Understanding the Financial Gaps: Why Is Hurricane Helene Relief Underfunded So Early in the Fiscal Year?
Join The Ray Stevens Show as Trump's economic guru, Stephen Moore, unpacks the budget deficit at the end of the fiscal year. He'll reveal what the government is spending the most money on and challeng...
Oct 08, 2024
Politics at Work: A Risky Conversation or a Healthy Debate?
Chief Career Happiness Officer at The Bauke Group, Julie Bauke, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on Big 89 to explore the nuances of discussing politics in the workplace. They emphasize the significanc...
Oct 08, 2024
'Politicians always hide behind the children when they're looking to do shady things.' - Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman, on the Ray Stevens Show
Tune in to The Ray Stevens Show as 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly shares his perspective on Mayor Brandon Johnson's new school board. He'll discuss how the mayor may be putting Chicago taxpayers at...
Oct 08, 2024
Smash and Grab Mayor for the CTU: Is Brandon Johnson Committed to Chicago's Wellbeing or Just CTU Members?
Yesterday's press conference was a tough one for Mayor Johnson. 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss whether Johnson's behavior is deterring businesses from coming to Chi...
Oct 08, 2024
Operation Airdrop helping deliver 1.1million pounds of disaster relief
https://omny.fm/shows/ray-stevens-show/operation-airdrop-helping-deliver-1-1million-pound Operation Airdrop Coordinator Shaun Caroll gives hope to those effected by hurricane Helene. Aircrafts h...
Oct 07, 2024
One Year of War in Israel and anti-Semitism is spreading in America
https://omny.fm/shows/ray-stevens-show/one-year-of-war-in-israel-and-anti-semitism-is-spr A year into the Israel-Hamas War and anti-Semitism is raging the country on college campuses and in our cities...
Oct 07, 2024
$2 Billion in State gas taxes in Illinois thanks to JB Pritzker
https://omny.fm/shows/ray-stevens-show/2-billion-in-state-gas-taxes-in-illinois-thanks-to After JB Pritzker was elected governor Illinois state gas taxes doubled, Illinois Policy Institute's Patrick A...
Oct 07, 2024
Metra Wants To Expand O'Hare Transfer Rail Service
Photo of Metra from Creative Commons Metra wants to permanently expand service between the Loop and O'Hare Airport despite a lackluster pilot that offered hourly service during the Democratic National...
Oct 04, 2024
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