Mayor Johnson receives donation from rapper Lil’ Durk

Mayor Johnson receives donation from rapper Lil’ Durk

Oct 28, 2024 | jdomenick

Alderman of the 15th ward Ray Lopez attempts to make sense of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s debt restructuring plan for the city.  Lil Durk who is involved in murder for hire scheme, but Mayor Johnson has taken a massive donation of $150k.  Ray Lopez worries that the Mayors response may justify young people involved in crimes…

A.I. won’t be there to help you this time

A.I. won’t be there to help you this time

Oct 28, 2024 | jdomenick

Julie Bauke is the Chief career happiness officer of the Bauke group and informs those looking for work that artificial intelligence may not be the way to go when writing a resume.  An overwhelming 80% of hiring managers “hate” when potential hires use A.I. to create their resume.  What those hiring are looking for is…

Chicago Teachers Union could cost Taxpayers $10 Billion over next 4 years

Chicago Teachers Union could cost Taxpayers $10 Billion over next 4 years

Oct 28, 2024 | jdomenick

Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas cautions voters that the Chicago Teachers Union could dominate the cities finances if there is no change in mayor.  The CTU is formulating a plan for themselves that could cost Chicagoans over $10 billion in taxes.  The most effective way to ensure that the teachers union does…

Last Weekend For Maxwell Street Market

Last Weekend For Maxwell Street Market

Oct 25, 2024 | schilders

The Maxwell Street Market is steeped in Chicago history, and you have one last opportunity to visit this year. Established in the 1840’s, the market was a haven for unique vendors, musicians and local food. The market, known as the birthplace of Chicago Blues and the Maxwell Street Polish sausage. It was the scene for…

The deadly E.coli poisoning tied to Chicago based McDonald’s is expanding

The deadly E.coli poisoning tied to Chicago based McDonald’s is expanding

Oct 25, 2024 | kgordon

A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Two people developed a dangerous kidney disease complication, and one person died. No source…

Rideshare driver carjacked by passengers in Greater Grand Crossing

Rideshare driver carjacked by passengers in Greater Grand Crossing

Oct 25, 2024 | schilders

Two suspects are in custody after carjacking a rideshare driver last night in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Police said a 44-year-old man was dropping off two male passengers Thursday night just after 10:30 at 74th and Wabash when they took out guns and forced him out of the vehicle. The suspects fled in the…

Man Charged With Secretly Recording in Women’s Bathroom At Suburban Church

Man Charged With Secretly Recording in Women’s Bathroom At Suburban Church

Oct 25, 2024 | schilders

An Atlanta man has been arrested after being accused of secretly recording people in a women’s bathroom at the World Mission Society Church in Bloomingdale. 24 year old Ramon Ocho Garcia faces charges of unauthorized video recording of a person under 18 and unauthorized video recording without consent, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney.…

Dan Symonds from Symonds-Madison Funeral Home Joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about Operation LOVE Honors “unclaimed” veterans.

Dan Symonds from Symonds-Madison Funeral Home Joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about Operation LOVE Honors “unclaimed” veterans.

Oct 25, 2024 | mirandaellis

Dan Symonds from Symonds-Madison Funeral Home Joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about Operation LOVE Honors “unclaimed” veterans at their funerals and the funeral services of the U.S. Army Corporal Eriverto Ortiz, who was Missing in Action during the Korean War. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27th from 3-8 PM and Monday,…

An Aurora man on the U.S. Marshall’s most wanted list in custody

An Aurora man on the U.S. Marshall’s most wanted list in custody

Oct 24, 2024 | kgordon

Police in Mexico have captured a man suspected of strangling an Illinois attorney to death almost eight years ago. The U.S. Marshals Service announced Wednesday that Mexican authorities arrested John Panaligan in Tepic on Monday. Panaligan, 57, had been on the marshals’ 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List since 2020. Investigators allege he strangled 36-year-old real…

McDonald’s says their food is safe to eat

McDonald’s says their food is safe to eat

Oct 23, 2024 | kgordon

McDonald’s says consumers should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers. In an interview on the “Today” show, McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger said Wednesday the company quickly removed the Quarter Pounder from its menu in the 10 states where people were sickened as…

Fremd High School Girls Flag Football Team Crowned State Champions

Fremd High School Girls Flag Football Team Crowned State Champions

Oct 23, 2024 | mirandaellis

Fremd High School Girls Flag Football Team made history by defeating Rockford Guilford 24-12 to claim the first-ever state title. Fremd High School Athletic Director Hamid Mehreioskouei joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to share the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that led them to this historic victory.

Outrageous Spending by Democrats as Election Day Approaches

Outrageous Spending by Democrats as Election Day Approaches

Oct 23, 2024 | mirandaellis

Jeanne Ives joins the Ray Stevens Show to break down why Democrats are pouring so much money into their campaigns, the strategy behind flooding downstate and suburban areas with ads, and how smaller politicians are supposed to compete against these well-funded political machines. 

An E.coli outbreak linked to a Chicago based company

An E.coli outbreak linked to a Chicago based company

Oct 22, 2024 | kgordon

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health officials said Tuesday. The death was reported in an older person in Colorado, and one child has been hospitalized with severe kidney complications, the…

Early voting underway in the battleground state of Wisconsin

Early voting underway in the battleground state of Wisconsin

Oct 22, 2024 | kgordon

In-person early voting kicks off Tuesday across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison and Republicans holding events to encourage casting a ballot for Donald Trump before Election Day. Trump lost Wisconsin by just under 21,000 votes in 2020, an election that…

Inside the Case of Robert Roberson: A Case for Reconsideration?

Inside the Case of Robert Roberson: A Case for Reconsideration?

Oct 22, 2024 | mirandaellis

ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joins the Ray Stevens Show to break down the details of Robert Roberson’s 2003 conviction for the death of his chronically ill 2-year-old daughter, Nikki. With the Texas Supreme Court halting his execution last week, Jim will provide all the facts and recap the latest developments in this ongoing case.

‘If Joe Biden had gotten me out, I still couldn’t support him as president.’ – Alice Marie Johnson, former federal prisoner commuted by Trump on The Ray Stevens Show

‘If Joe Biden had gotten me out, I still couldn’t support him as president.’ – Alice Marie Johnson, former federal prisoner commuted by Trump on The Ray Stevens Show

Oct 22, 2024 | mirandaellis

Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence was commuted by President Trump, joins the Ray Stevens Show to share her emotional reaction to receiving a life sentence despite never having been in trouble before. She’ll talk about how President Trump has continued to support her since her pardon, and the changes she’s passionately advocating for since…