Becky Cavanagh, ambassador for the 2026 Chicago Ducky Derby, and Pete Beale-DelVecchio, president and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, join The Ray Stevens Show to preview one of Chicago's biggest summer fundraisers. The Chicago Ducky Derby takes place Thursday, Aug. 6, with the Derby Festival from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave. The iconic Duck Drop begins at 1 p.m. from the Columbus Drive Bridge, with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Illinois athletes across the state. Learn more or adopt a duck at ChicagoDuckyDerby.com.

Becky Cavanagh, ambassador for the 2026 Chicago Ducky Derby, and Pete Beale-DelVecchio, president and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, join The Ray Stevens Show to preview one of Chicago's biggest summer fundraisers. The&nbsp;Chicago Ducky Derby takes place Thursday, Aug. 6, with the Derby Festival from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave. The iconic Duck Drop begins at 1 p.m. from the Columbus Drive Bridge, with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Illinois athletes across the state. Learn more or adopt a duck at <a href="https://www.duckrace.com/Chicago/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">ChicagoDuckyDerby.com</a>.

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.

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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;

Chicago Ducky Derby Returns Aug. 6 to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois

Gov. Mike Braun, governor of Indiana, joins Ray Stevens to discuss new Lake County "one-stop shops" designed to help residents recover from recent storms and access critical assistance services. Later, Mary Ann Ahern, political reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, breaks down Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's announcement that he has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is undergoing GLP-1 treatment.

Steven E. Moore of the Ukraine Freedom Project discusses Ukraine's strike on a key oil field outside Moscow and whether it could affect Russia's war effort. Eben Brown, Fox News Radio correspondent, reports on protests that erupt following an ICE-related shooting in Austin, Texas

Gov. Mike Braun, governor of Indiana, joins Ray Stevens to discuss new Lake County "one-stop shops" designed to help residents recover from recent storms and access critical assistance services. Later, Mary Ann Ahern, political reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, breaks down Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's announcement that he has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is undergoing GLP-1 treatment.
Steven E. Moore of the Ukraine Freedom Project discusses Ukraine's strike on a key oil field outside Moscow and whether it could affect Russia's war effort. Eben Brown, Fox News Radio correspondent, reports on protests that erupt following an ICE-related shooting in Austin, Texas

The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 22, 2026) | Indiana Storm Recovery, Pritzker's Health Update & Ukraine's Strike on Russia

Mary Ann Ahern, political reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, joins Ray Stevens to discuss Gov. J.B. Pritzker's announcement that he has Type 2 diabetes and is receiving GLP-1 treatment. Ahern examines the political reaction and what the disclosure means for the governor moving forward.

Mary Ann Ahern, political reporter for NBC 5 Chicago, joins Ray Stevens to discuss Gov. J.B. Pritzker's announcement that he has Type 2 diabetes and is receiving GLP-1 treatment. Ahern examines the political reaction and what the disclosure means for the governor moving forward.

Gov. Pritzker Reveals Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis, GLP-1 Treatment

Gov. Mike Braun joins Ray Stevens to discuss Indiana's response to recent severe weather and the launch of Lake County "one-stop shops" that connect residents with recovery assistance. Braun explains how the initiative helps communities navigate the rebuilding process and access needed resources.

Gov. Mike Braun joins Ray Stevens to discuss Indiana's response to recent severe weather and the launch of Lake County "one-stop shops" that connect residents with recovery assistance. Braun explains how the initiative helps communities navigate the rebuilding process and access needed resources.

Chicago Ducky Derby Returns Aug. 6 to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois

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