After JB Pritzker was elected governor Illinois state gas taxes doubled, Illinois Policy Institute's Patrick Andriesen tells us that it is only getting worse.  Illinois has the second highest gas tax in the nation only behind California.  Lawmakers have been able to avoid voting because of automatic inflation adjustments and Patrick talks about how we can make a change going forward by holding representatives accountable.

After JB Pritzker was elected governor Illinois state gas taxes doubled, Illinois Policy Institute's Patrick Andriesen tells us that it is only getting worse.  Illinois has the second highest gas tax in the nation only behind California.  Lawmakers have been able to avoid voting because of automatic inflation adjustments and Patrick talks about how we can make a change going forward by holding representatives accountable.

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

The Ray Stevens Show

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk. 

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.&nbsp;

$2 Billion in State gas taxes in Illinois thanks to JB Pritzker

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Fox News Radio's Eben Brown breaks down the results of the South Carolina, Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries. State Rep. Brandun Schweizer discusses his opponent's response to questions surrounding praise for Aaron Ammons, a Champaign County clerk accused of a kickback scheme. Senior broadcast meteorologist Ray Stagich delivers a quick weather update. OutKick's Dan Zaksheske discusses two former NBA players declaring their eligibility for the WNBA Draft and what it could mean for women's professional basketball.

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Results from major primary elections


Illinois political controversy


Weather update


Former NBA players enter WNBA Draft discussion

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown breaks down the results of the South Carolina, Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries. State Rep. Brandun Schweizer discusses his opponent's response to questions surrounding praise for Aaron Ammons, a Champaign County clerk accused of a kickback scheme. Senior broadcast meteorologist Ray Stagich delivers a quick weather update. OutKick's Dan Zaksheske discusses two former NBA players declaring their eligibility for the WNBA Draft and what it could mean for women's professional basketball.
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Results from major primary elections
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Illinois political controversy
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Weather update
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Former NBA players enter WNBA Draft discussion
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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 12, 2026) | Primary Results, Illinois Politics & WNBA Shake-Up

Father Tom Hurley joined the White Sox' celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Tuesday night, helping lead nearly 41,000 fans in the Sign of Peace during the fifth inning.

It was a powerful moment that brought together faith, baseball and the Chicago community — with Sox fans across the ballpark sharing a simple message of peace.

Father Tom Hurley joined the White Sox' celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Tuesday night, helping lead nearly 41,000 fans in the Sign of Peace during the fifth inning.
It was a powerful moment that brought together faith, baseball and the Chicago community &mdash; with Sox fans across the ballpark sharing a simple message of peace.

Father Tom Hurley Brings the Sign of Peace to the White Sox

State Rep. Brandun Schweizer joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his Illinois House race and questions surrounding his opponent, Mary Catherine Roberson. Schweizer addresses Roberson's continued silence after praising Aaron Ammons, a Champaign County clerk accused of a kickback scheme, and explains why he believes voters deserve answers and accountability.

State Rep.&nbsp;Brandun Schweizer joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his Illinois House race and questions surrounding his opponent, Mary Catherine Roberson. Schweizer addresses Roberson's continued silence after praising Aaron Ammons, a Champaign County clerk accused of a kickback scheme, and explains why he believes voters deserve answers and accountability.

$2 Billion in State gas taxes in Illinois thanks to JB Pritzker

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