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.

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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

Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a new statewide poll highlighting Illinois residents' biggest concerns, including taxes, public safety, and the state's direction. He explains what the findings reveal about voter priorities and the future of Illinois.

 

Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a new statewide poll highlighting Illinois residents' biggest concerns, including taxes, public safety, and the state's direction. He explains what the findings reveal about voter priorities and the future of Illinois.
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New Poll Reveals What Illinois Voters Are Worried About Most

Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses a new poll revealing what Illinois residents are most concerned about and what the results could mean for the state's future. State Representative Chris Miller reacts to a cross burning in Chicago's Grant Park, arguing it reflects growing hostility toward conservatives and raising questions about political violence and free speech. Sarah Davis of The Hill explains why several Democratic-led states are rejecting participation in the Great American State Fair. The show concludes with Fox News Radio’s Jeff Monosso covering a judge's ruling on sanctions involving hearsay evidence in the Tyler Robinson–Charlie Kirk assassination case.

Key Segments:


New poll reveals Illinois voters' top concerns


Chris Miller on political violence and conservative backlash


Democratic states reject the Great American State Fair


Latest ruling in the Tyler Robinson–Charlie Kirk case

Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses a new poll revealing what Illinois residents are most concerned about and what the results could mean for the state's future. State Representative Chris Miller reacts to a cross burning in Chicago's Grant Park, arguing it reflects growing hostility toward conservatives and raising questions about political violence and free speech. Sarah Davis of&nbsp;The Hill explains why several Democratic-led states are rejecting participation in the Great American State Fair. The show concludes with Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jeff Monosso covering a judge's ruling on sanctions involving hearsay evidence in the Tyler Robinson&ndash;Charlie Kirk assassination case.
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New poll reveals Illinois voters' top concerns
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Chris Miller on political violence and conservative backlash
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Democratic states reject the Great American State Fair
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Latest ruling in the Tyler Robinson&ndash;Charlie Kirk case
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The Ray Stevens Show (June 23, 2026) | Illinois Poll, Conservative Backlash & Charlie Kirk Case

Sarah Davis of The Hill joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss why several Democratic-led states are opting out of the Great American State Fair and what the controversy says about today's political and cultural divide.

Sarah Davis of The Hill joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss why several Democratic-led states are opting out of the Great American State Fair and what the controversy says about today's political and cultural divide.

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

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