Former Police Chief Bill Kushner joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about Chicago's rising crime rates in 2026. They talk about some of the factors contributing to these issues, such as the shortage of police officers, a decrease in proactive policing, and the effects of recent legislative changes like the Safety Act. They also touch on concerns regarding public safety, the influence of immigration on crime rates, and the importance of a justice system that effectively deters criminal behavior through the threat of punishment.

Former Police Chief Bill Kushner joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about Chicago's rising crime rates in 2026. They talk about some of the factors contributing to these issues, such as the shortage of police officers, a decrease in proactive policing, and the effects of recent legislative changes like the Safety Act. They also touch on concerns regarding public safety, the influence of immigration on crime rates, and the importance of a justice system that effectively deters criminal behavior through the threat of punishment.

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;