NBC 5's Mike Berman joins to talk about the positives and negatives of a Bears bye week, how the upcoming showdown against the Commanders might be impacted by a Jayden Daniels injury, and the incredible NFC North division.

NBC 5's Mike Berman joins to talk about the positives and negatives of a Bears bye week, how the upcoming showdown against the Commanders might be impacted by a Jayden Daniels injury, and the incredible NFC North division.

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;

Berman on the Bears: Will The Bears Be Ready to Take Command in Washington?

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Lou Sponsel, head coach of Fremd football, previews the Big Game of the Week matchup between Fremd and Barrington. Aaron Del Mar, candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor, joins the show ahead of the Bailey and Del Mar LIVE event at the WLS studios. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins for an economic discussion, while Ryan Lacey, drummer for Gaelic Storm, talks about running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS to raise money for ALS research. 

Key Segments:
Lou Sponsel: Fremd vs. Barrington in the Big Game of the Week
Aaron Del Mar: Illinois lieutenant governor race and Bailey and Del Mar LIVE
Jeff Monosso: Tennessee’s debate over execution methods
Stephen Moore: Economics and prosperity
Ryan Lacey: Running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Lou Sponsel, head coach of Fremd football, previews the Big Game of the Week matchup between Fremd and Barrington. Aaron Del Mar, candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor, joins the show ahead of the Bailey and Del Mar LIVE event at the WLS studios. Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins for an economic discussion, while Ryan Lacey, drummer for Gaelic Storm, talks about running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS to raise money for ALS research.&nbsp;
Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>Lou Sponsel: Fremd vs. Barrington in the Big Game of the Week</li>
<li>Aaron Del Mar: Illinois lieutenant governor race and Bailey and Del Mar LIVE</li>
<li>Jeff Monosso: Tennessee&rsquo;s debate over execution methods</li>
<li>Stephen Moore: Economics and prosperity</li>
<li>Ryan Lacey: Running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 8, 2026) | Illinois’ Lt. Governor Race, Death Penalty Debate & Team ALS

Ryan Lacey, drummer for Gaelic Storm, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS. Lacey is taking on the marathon to help raise funds and awareness for ALS research, combining a major personal challenge with a mission to support the fight against the disease.

Ryan Lacey, drummer for Gaelic Storm, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss running the Chicago Marathon with Team ALS. Lacey is taking on the marathon to help raise funds and awareness for ALS research, combining a major personal challenge with a mission to support the fight against the disease.

Gaelic Storm’s Ryan Lacey Runs Chicago Marathon for Team ALS

Lou Sponsel, head coach of Fremd football, joins The Ray Stevens Show to preview the Big Game of the Week matchup between Fremd and Barrington. Sponsel discusses the upcoming rivalry matchup and what fans can expect when the two teams take the field.

Lou Sponsel, head coach of Fremd football, joins The Ray Stevens Show to preview the Big Game of the Week matchup between Fremd and Barrington. Sponsel discusses the upcoming rivalry matchup and what fans can expect when the two teams take the field.

Berman on the Bears: Will The Bears Be Ready to Take Command in Washington?

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