The Ray Stevens Show
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation: Supporting Our Heroes and Their Families
Maureen Biggane, a former Chicago Police District Commander and the current Director of Operations for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (CPMF), shares the organization's noble mission. Founded 22 years ago, the CPMF's primary goal is to provide financial and emotional support to the families …
07:07
Hinsdale Holidays: Festive Shopping, Dining, and Community Traditions
Hinsdale President Greg Hart joins the program to share why Hinsdale is a "straight out of a postcard" destination during the holiday season. The conversation highlights the unique charm of the village's historic downtown, which comes alive with glowing storefronts, holiday lights, and families enj…
08:38
Navigating Holiday Scams and Smart Consumer Habits
Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss essential tips for consumers during the holiday season. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from gift card rules to the latest scams targeting unsuspecting shoppers. Bernas clarif…
08:54
Jets Pizza & Let It Be Us: A Sweet Deal for a Great Cause
Vito Sorrentino from Jets Pizza joins Andrea Darlas on The Ray Stevens Show to discusses their annual holiday tradition of giving back to the community. This year, Jets Pizza has partnered with Let It Be Us, an Illinois-based organization that manages the Illinois Adoption Listing Service and the H…
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Women of the Shield: Honoring Impact & Inspiring the Next Generation
Carmen Navarro Gercone joins Andrea Darlas on The Ray Stevens Show to discusses the 10th Anniversary Impact Awards hosted by Women of the Shield, an organization dedicated to supporting and networking women in law enforcement. Carmen details the diverse group of honorees, which included former Auro…
08:49
The Future of AI-Powered Translation
University of Illinois student Shrikar Lekkala joins Andrea Darlas on The Ray Stevens Show to discusses his AI startup, Phrasly (phrase.so). Phrasly is an AI platform that helps creators and companies reach global audiences by translating videos into over 60 languages with lip-synchronization, voic…
05:41
Gen Alpha Slang & Generative Lingo
Fox News Radio's Tonya Powers joins Andrea Darlas on The Ray Stevens Show to break down the latest slang used by Generation Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2024). The conversation explores how language evolves between generations, with the speakers sharing their own experiences of being "eye-rol…
08:41
Gift Wrapping for Good Supporting the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation
Lieutenant John Garrido of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation Joins Andrea Darlas on The Ray Stevens Show to discusses several community initiatives aimed at helping animals in need. They also touch base on their Gift-Wrapping Event Sisters Kira and Lexie Lawrence are hosting their 4th annual prof…
05:06
Military Monday: Honor Flight Chicago A Journey of Honor, Thanks, and Inspiration
Doug Meffley, Director at Honor Flight Chicago (HFC), Joins Andrea Darlas on The Ray Stevens Show to discusses the organization’s mission to celebrate and honor senior war veterans with a life-changing, all-expense-paid journey to Washington, D.C.. Founded in 2008, the Chicago hub has become the mo…
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Celebrating 60 Years of Support: The 100 Club of Illinois
Caitlyn Brennan, CEO of the 100 Club of Illinois, Joins The Ray Stevens Show to discusses the organization's mission to support first responders and their families across Illinois. As they approach their 60th anniversary in 2026, the 100 Club is planning several high-profile events to raise awarene…
08:41