42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss how Mayor Brandon Johnson's rookie mistakes are hitting taxpayers’ wallets, the frustrations of having no say in CPS management, and how the CPD can tackle staffing shortages during a budget freeze.

42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss how Mayor Brandon Johnson's rookie mistakes are hitting taxpayers’ wallets, the frustrations of having no say in CPS management, and how the CPD can tackle staffing shortages during a budget freeze.

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;

Chicago’s Future at Stake: Is It Too Late for the Mayor to Turn Things Around?

Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, outlines his plans to eliminate tolls and responds to recent political clashes involving Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., discusses the Department of Veterans Affairs' new federal electronic health record system and its deployment at medical centers in Indiana.

Mark Hutson explains how McHenry County Gold Star Legacies preserves the memory of veterans dating back to World War I, while Eben Brown previews South Carolina's upcoming GOP runoff election and the race's potential impact on the Republican Party.

Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, outlines his plans to eliminate tolls and responds to recent political clashes involving Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., discusses the Department of Veterans Affairs' new federal electronic health record system and its deployment at medical centers in Indiana.
Mark Hutson explains how McHenry County Gold Star Legacies preserves the memory of veterans dating back to World War I, while Eben Brown previews South Carolina's upcoming GOP runoff election and the race's potential impact on the Republican Party.

The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 24, 2026) | Illinois Politics, Veterans Health Care & South Carolina's GOP Runoff

Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., joins Ray Stevens to discuss the Department of Veterans Affairs' rollout of a new federal electronic health record system at medical centers in Indiana. Lawrence explains how the technology aims to improve care coordination, streamline access to patient information and enhance health care services for veterans across the VA system.

Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., joins Ray Stevens to discuss the Department of Veterans Affairs' rollout of a new federal electronic health record system at medical centers in Indiana. Lawrence explains how the technology aims to improve care coordination, streamline access to patient information and enhance health care services for veterans across the VA system.

VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence Discusses New Electronic Health Record Rollout

Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, joins Ray Stevens to discuss his proposal to eliminate tolls and weighs in on the latest political sparring with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Bailey outlines his vision for Illinois and the issues shaping the race for governor.

Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, joins Ray Stevens to discuss his proposal to eliminate tolls and weighs in on the latest political sparring with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Bailey outlines his vision for Illinois and the issues shaping the race for governor.

Chicago’s Future at Stake: Is It Too Late for the Mayor to Turn Things Around?

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