Fire Breaks Out On Roof of Loop Highrise

Fire Breaks Out On Roof of Loop Highrise

Nov 20, 2024 | schilders

A fire broke out atop a downtown high rise on Tuesday night. Video showed up on social media, after the fire was spotted on a roof of the Joffrey Tower around 8:30 p.m. The building is located at State and Randolph Streets. Firefighters put the fire out and no injuries were reported. There’s no word…

Chicago Bulls Legend, Bob Love Passes Away

Chicago Bulls Legend, Bob Love Passes Away

Nov 19, 2024 | schilders

Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer He spent nine seasons with the team, from 1968 to 1976, and was a three-time NBA All-Star. Modern day, Love is the Bulls’ third leading scorer all-time, trailing only franchise greats Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in…

Child Kidnapping Suspect Thwarted at Union Station

Child Kidnapping Suspect Thwarted at Union Station

Nov 19, 2024 | schilders

A man who was arrested at Union Station with toys and zip ties over the weekend allegedly planned to travel to Florida to kidnap a child, authorities say. Devontay Shields was taken into custody at the station on Saturday November 16, on suspicion of attempted kidnapping, according to an affidavit filed Monday federal court. The…

CTA and Metra Holiday Trains To Add Cheer
Chicago Transit Authority

CTA and Metra Holiday Trains To Add Cheer

Nov 19, 2024 | schilders

Metra has added an extra holiday-themed train to its schedule this season in response to popular demand. The extra train will depart from University Park Station at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 and then stop at the North Pole winter wonderland at Millennium Station, which will feature holiday treats and activities. Tickets for the previously scheduled…

Streeterville Migrant Shelter Closing Today

Streeterville Migrant Shelter Closing Today

Nov 15, 2024 | schilders

A migrant shelter at 162 E. Ohio St. will be closing Friday, after more than two years of operating. The shelter used to be the Inn of Chicago Hotel and was the largest shelter in the city, housing 1500 migrants. All current residents were moved to other locations as the city of Chicago continues to…

Wrigley Field Big 10 Blood Drive Friday

Wrigley Field Big 10 Blood Drive Friday

Nov 15, 2024 | schilders

You can roll up your sleeves and do some good before the Northwestern homecoming at Wrigley Field. Abbott and the Big Ten are holding a blood drive Friday at the Friendly Confines. That’s where the game against Ohio State is being played tomorrow as the baseball field has been transformed into a football field The…

The American Dream Slips Away: Home Prices Surge 42% Since 2020

The American Dream Slips Away: Home Prices Surge 42% Since 2020

Nov 15, 2024 | mirandaellis

The Capitalist Pig Jonathan Hoenig joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss the 42% rise in home prices since 2020, what could happen to Big Pharma stocks if RFK Jr. is appointed to the Department of Health and Human Services, and why retail closures are at their highest since the pandemic.

Could Mayor Johnson’s Police Cuts Cost Chicago Big Time with the Feds?

Could Mayor Johnson’s Police Cuts Cost Chicago Big Time with the Feds?

Nov 15, 2024 | mirandaellis

Retired Chief Tom Weitzel joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on The Big 890 to break down Mayor Johnson’s embarrassing police cuts, the possibility of him challenging CPD funding, and what might happen if Mayor Brandon Johnson orders CPD to stop working with ICE agents.

Is Your Politician Pocketing Cash from the CTU?

Is Your Politician Pocketing Cash from the CTU?

Nov 15, 2024 | mirandaellis

CTU has poured almost $1.6 million into state lawmakers’ campaigns. But why haven’t any Republican candidates seen a dime? Tune into The Ray Stevens Show as Mailee Smith from the Illinois Policy Institute explains how the CTU PAC works and how you can check if your representative took CTU cash.

Markets Shudder at Trump’s Proposed Tariffs: What’s Behind the Jitters

Markets Shudder at Trump’s Proposed Tariffs: What’s Behind the Jitters

Nov 14, 2024 | mirandaellis

David Hochberg from Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to explain why the Fed is cutting rates while mortgage rates are climbing, how Trump’s potential tariffs are shaking up the market, and whether refinancing is a smart move right now.

Pritzker’s Future in a 2nd Trump Presidency: Can He Win Reelection in 2026?

Pritzker’s Future in a 2nd Trump Presidency: Can He Win Reelection in 2026?

Nov 14, 2024 | mirandaellis

Rep. Darin LaHood from Illinois’ 16th District joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss Gov. JB Pritzker’s chances of getting reelected, why his remarks about Trump are hard to take seriously, and what Illinoisans can expect when the flow of federal money starts to dry up—who’s going to foot the bill?

UI Health Nurses Strike Wednesday

UI Health Nurses Strike Wednesday

Nov 13, 2024 | schilders

Nurses at The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, known as UI Health, wrapped up day one of their strike Wednesday afternoon. This is the second strike the union has gone on this year. Leaders among the group met at least twice with the hospital on today. Union Members said they’ve been fighting…

Congress Demanding Remediation of Downtown Government Buildings

Congress Demanding Remediation of Downtown Government Buildings

Nov 13, 2024 | schilders

U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and nine other members of Congress are demanding the federal government provide a time line for ridding three downtown Chicago buildings and a courthouse in Rockford of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease as well as harmful metals in drinking water. The Sun-Times reported in August that three…

Chicago Based Grubhub Sold To New York Venture

Chicago Based Grubhub Sold To New York Venture

Nov 13, 2024 | schilders

New York-based venture Wonder has purchased the delivery company from Just Eat Takeaway.com for $650 million. The sale reflects a steep decline in valuation amid heavy competition for food delivery orders. In 2023, Grubhub laid off nearly 400 of their staffers in a budget reduction cut. This affected about 120 employees in Chicago. Additionally, all…

Why Are 42% of Workers Saying ‘No Thanks’ to Promotions?

Why Are 42% of Workers Saying ‘No Thanks’ to Promotions?

Nov 13, 2024 | mirandaellis

Julie Bauke, Chief Career Happiness Officer at The Bauke Group, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to explore why 42% of workers are avoiding promotions, what a promotion truly entails, and whether remote work is actually better than in-office jobs.

Conservative Businesses Targeted: Facebook Group Releases Boycott List

Conservative Businesses Targeted: Facebook Group Releases Boycott List

Nov 13, 2024 | mirandaellis

Shannon Adcock from Awake Illinois joins the Ray Stevens Show to reveal how she uncovered a social media list urging boycotts of conservative Fox Valley businesses. Find out why these businesses are under fire and how local communities are pushing back to reclaim their government from progressive agendas.

‘This has been a labor of love.’ – Director of ‘The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story’ Pam Pulice on the Ray Stevens Show

‘This has been a labor of love.’ – Director of ‘The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story’ Pam Pulice on the Ray Stevens Show

Nov 13, 2024 | mirandaellis

Pam Pulice, director of The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story, joins the Ray Stevens Show to share what drew her to Biondi’s legacy, the inspiration behind creating the documentary with other radio enthusiasts, and what attendees can expect at the Beverly Art Center screening on November 14th. Get your tickets now: https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/bacinema-fundraiser-the-voice-that-rocked-america-the-dick-biondi-film/

CTA Red Line Trains Re-routed Due To Police Activity In Subway

CTA Red Line Trains Re-routed Due To Police Activity In Subway

Nov 12, 2024 | schilders

UPDATE 4:45PM: Service is resuming on CTA Red Line trains after running on the elevated tracks this afternoon from the North Side to downtown, after an unauthorized person on the tracks in the Loop near Washington, according to the CTA. Red Line trains are experiencing minor delays and CTA personnel are working to restore normal…

Bears OC Waldron Fired

Bears OC Waldron Fired

Nov 12, 2024 | schilders

The Bears have made a move to address their struggling offense, announcing that offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been fired. The Bears haven’t scored a touchdown in their last 23 offensive drives, and are averaging just 12 points a game since the bye week. Head coach Matt Eberflus saying, “After evaluating our entire operation, I…

Can Trump Restore America’s Economic Strength Like Never Before?

Can Trump Restore America’s Economic Strength Like Never Before?

Nov 12, 2024 | mirandaellis

Trump’s Economic Guru Stephen Moore joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss what Trump’s election win could mean for the economy. Discover why cutting government jobs is a crucial cost-saving measure and get a sneak peek at who might be appointed to Trump’s cabinet.

Is Pritzker’s Leadership Pushing Illinois Toward a Red Wave?

Is Pritzker’s Leadership Pushing Illinois Toward a Red Wave?

Nov 12, 2024 | mirandaellis

Is JB Pritzker a culture warrior dividing Illinois? Wirepoints.org’s Ted Dabrowski joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to discuss how Pritzker’s rhetoric is alienating voters and the factors pushing the state toward a red shift.