Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Eyewitness Leonard Verdetto joins the Ray Stevens Show to recount his day leading up to the attack and what happened after.

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Eyewitness Leonard Verdetto joins the Ray Stevens Show to recount his day leading up to the attack and what happened after.

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Inside the Trump Assassination Attempt: Exclusive Eyewitness Account on The Ray Stevens Show

☘️ IF YOU WANT TO GET SCARED: Check out the "St. Patrick's" Haunted House Event at Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove. The devilishly deceiving leprechauns have been unleashed and YOU will be challenged to collect the prized coins, avoid the nasty little creatures hiding behind every corner, and escape with your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For tix and more info: https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/


☘️IF YOU WANT TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE CHICAGO RIVER: Join First Lady for their annual St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise and witness the dyeing of the Chicago River in spectacular fashion! Don your best green attire and get ready to shake your shamrocks for a whale of a good time as you eat, drink and be merry from the comfort of our luxurious vessels. For tix and more info: https://firstlady.com/cruises/


☘️IF YOU WANT TO PARTY LIKE A SOUTHSIDER: Check out the Southside Irish Parade on SUN, MARCH 15th! This southside tradition started in 1979 and rolls rain or shine! For more info: https://southsideirishparade.org/

☘️&nbsp;IF YOU WANT TO GET SCARED: Check out the&nbsp;"St. Patrick's" Haunted House Event at Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove. The devilishly deceiving leprechauns have been unleashed and YOU will be challenged to collect the prized coins, avoid the nasty little creatures hiding behind every corner, and escape with your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/">https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/</a>
 ☘️IF YOU WANT TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE CHICAGO RIVER:&nbsp;Join First Lady for their annual St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise and witness the dyeing of the Chicago River in spectacular fashion! Don your best green attire and get ready to shake your shamrocks for a whale of a good time as you eat, drink and be merry from the comfort of our luxurious vessels. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffirstlady.com%2Fcruises%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMichael.Garay%40cumulus.com%7Cc06b44c3c8c040c820ff08de8106c8bc%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639090063319960754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=51uU07NaCV9n7cYfkA8v4FIxDsfEfd7ko5UmPPO8zhw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://firstlady.com/cruises/</a>
 ☘️IF YOU WANT TO PARTY LIKE A SOUTHSIDER: Check out the Southside Irish Parade on SUN, MARCH 15th! This southside tradition started in 1979 and rolls rain or shine! For more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsouthsideirishparade.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMichael.Garay%40cumulus.com%7Cc06b44c3c8c040c820ff08de8106c8bc%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639090063319984002%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ctwQHOE9gV12QQHEosCs%2B8K%2F6nsqv2EWKCl5%2FPlsrc4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://southsideirishparade.org/</a>

SOCIAL STEPH - 03/13/2026 - ☘️You're in luck. It's St. Patrick's Weekend in Chicago and there are tons of ways to celebrate☘️:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SWEET FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Check out the Maple Sugar Time Festival at Indiana Dunes National Park this Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy a sweet taste of spring during the 49th annual Maple Sugar Time festival. Take a self-guided tour of the sugaring operation at historic Chellberg Farm which will be bustling with maple sugaring activities. For more info: https://www.nps.gov/


IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out the Haymarket Sausagefest on Saturday, March 7th at Hakymarket Pub and Brewery! Guests can sample a variety of encased meats and craft brews. Guest sausage makers and brewers will be paired up to compete for people’s choice awards—as voted on by you. For more information: https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest


IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Celebrate International Women’s Day on Sun March 8th on the courts at SPF Pickleball Lincoln Park and Irving Park locations with special programming designed to bring women together through movement, community, and fun. From beginner-friendly clinics like Her First Dink! to social open play, moms meet-ups, and the signature Smash the Ceiling Invitational tournament, this lineup welcomes players of all skill levels.For more info: https://www.playspf.com/ 

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SWEET FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Check out the Maple Sugar Time Festival at Indiana Dunes National Park this Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy a sweet taste of spring during the 49th annual Maple Sugar Time festival. Take a self-guided tour of the sugaring operation at historic Chellberg Farm which will be bustling with maple sugaring activities. For more info: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/">https://www.nps.gov/</a>
 IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out the Haymarket Sausagefest on Saturday, March 7th at Hakymarket Pub and Brewery! Guests can sample a variety of encased meats and craft brews. Guest sausage makers and brewers will be paired up to compete for people&rsquo;s choice awards&mdash;as voted on by you. For more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest">https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest</a>
 IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Celebrate International Women&rsquo;s Day on Sun March 8th&nbsp;on the courts at SPF Pickleball Lincoln Park and Irving Park locations with special programming designed to bring women together through movement, community, and fun. From beginner-friendly clinics like Her First Dink! to social open play, moms meet-ups, and the signature Smash the Ceiling Invitational tournament, this lineup welcomes players of all skill levels.For more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.playspf.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.playspf.com/</a>&nbsp;

SOCIAL STEPH - 03/05/2026 - We are springing forward this weekend, and Chicago is buzzing with activities!

⚽IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Check out the Chicago Fire FC home opener at Soldier Field! The first 10,000 fans get a red flag! If you can't make it to the game, you can stream the match on WLS-AM 890, the radio home of the Chicago Fire! For tix and more info: www.chicagofirefc.com
🍽 IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out Rosemont Restaurant Week! It kicks off this Sun, March 1st and features special menus from a variety of restaurants. For more info: https://rosemontrestaurantweek.com/
🥂 IF YOU WANT TO PAW-TY: Check out Pours 4 PAWS on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30–7:30PM.  It's an all-you-can-eat and drink tasting event benefiting PAWS Chicago at the Goddess and the Grocer in Bucktown  (1649 N Damen). This lively midweek fundraiser brings together top beverage distributors, gourmet bites, and Chicago’s animal-loving community for an evening that gives back.  For tix and more info: https://pours4paws.rsvpify.com/

⚽IF YOU'RE FEELING SPORTY: Check out the Chicago Fire FC home opener at Soldier Field! The first 10,000 fans get a red flag! If you can't make it to the game, you can stream the match on WLS-AM 890, the radio home of the Chicago Fire! For tix and more info: <a href="http://www.chicagofirefc.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.chicagofirefc.com</a> 🍽 IF YOU'RE FEELING HANGRY: Check out Rosemont Restaurant Week! It kicks off this Sun, March 1st&nbsp;and features special menus from a variety of restaurants. For more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://rosemontrestaurantweek.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://rosemontrestaurantweek.com/</a> 🥂 IF YOU WANT TO PAW-TY: Check out Pours 4 PAWS on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30&ndash;7:30PM.&nbsp; It's an all-you-can-eat and drink tasting event benefiting PAWS Chicago at the Goddess and the Grocer in Bucktown &nbsp;(1649 N Damen). This lively midweek fundraiser brings together top beverage distributors, gourmet bites, and Chicago&rsquo;s animal-loving community for an evening that gives back.&nbsp; For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://pours4paws.rsvpify.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://pours4paws.rsvpify.com/</a>

Inside the Trump Assassination Attempt: Exclusive Eyewitness Account on The Ray Stevens Show

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