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?

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ted Dabrowski of Fight for Illinois discusses the “multi-billion local tax blitz” on November ballots, including local tax and bond proposals facing Illinois voters. Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation, joins the show to discuss the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and what comes next. The U.S. completed its departure from Erbil on Sept. 30, ending the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq and transitioning to a bilateral defense relationship while the counter-ISIS mission continues in Syria. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins the show, followed by Steven Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity. Tyler Meyers, owner of Meyers Farm, joins us after $2,000 worth of pumpkins were stolen from his family farm. 

Key Segments:
Ted Dabrowski: The multi-billion-dollar local tax proposals on November ballots
Gen. Richard Newton: U.S. forces leave Iraq — what happens next?
David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update
Steven Moore: Economics and prosperity
Buy, Sell, Hold: Sponsored by Advanced Hair
Tyler Meyers: $2,000 worth of pumpkins stolen from his family farm
Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14

Today on&nbsp;The Ray Stevens Show, Ted Dabrowski of Fight for Illinois discusses the &ldquo;multi-billion local tax blitz&rdquo; on November ballots, including local tax and bond proposals facing Illinois voters.&nbsp;Gen. Richard Newton, senior national security contributor for NewsNation, joins the show to discuss the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and what comes next. The U.S. completed its departure from Erbil on Sept. 30, ending the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq and transitioning to a bilateral defense relationship while the counter-ISIS mission continues in Syria.&nbsp;David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins the show, followed by Steven Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity. Tyler Meyers, owner of Meyers Farm, joins us after $2,000 worth of pumpkins were stolen from his family farm.&nbsp;
Key Segments:
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<li>Ted Dabrowski: The multi-billion-dollar local tax proposals on November ballots</li>
<li>Gen. Richard Newton: U.S. forces leave Iraq &mdash; what happens next?</li>
<li>David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update</li>
<li>Steven Moore: Economics and prosperity</li>
<li>Buy, Sell, Hold: Sponsored by Advanced Hair</li>
<li>Tyler Meyers: $2,000 worth of pumpkins stolen from his family farm</li>
<li>Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14</li>
</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 1, 2026) | Illinois Tax Referendums, Iraq Withdrawal & $2,000 Pumpkin Theft

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On today’s Ray Stevens Show, Jim Chilsen of the Citizens Utility Board discusses a letter from state and local elected officials opposing a proposed Peoples Gas rate hike. Jennifer Davis, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, joins the show to discuss her attendance at the MAHA Conference in Washington, D.C. Neeraja Deshpande of Independent Women discusses the Department of Education’s formal rescission of the Biden-era Title IX regulations and the reinstatement of the 2020 rule. The Education Department says the action restores its previous Title IX regulations, including rules governing women’s and girls’ athletic opportunities. Angela Cummings, executive director of AFSP Illinois, previews the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk and its effort to raise awareness, support those affected by suicide and reduce stigma.

Key Segments:
Jim Chilsen: Elected officials oppose Peoples Gas rate hike
Jennifer Davis: Illinois 8th Congressional District race, East Dundee Oktoberfest and MAHA Conference
Neeraja Deshpande: Department of Education rescinds Biden-era Title IX rule
Angela Cummings: AFSP Illinois Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk
Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14
Chris Plante: Opening segment and national headlines

On today&rsquo;s&nbsp;Ray Stevens Show, Jim Chilsen of the Citizens Utility Board discusses a letter from state and local elected officials opposing a proposed Peoples Gas rate hike. Jennifer Davis, Republican candidate for Illinois&rsquo; 8th Congressional District, joins the show to discuss her attendance at the MAHA Conference in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;Neeraja Deshpande of Independent Women discusses the Department of Education&rsquo;s formal rescission of the Biden-era Title IX regulations and the reinstatement of the 2020 rule. The Education Department says the action restores its previous Title IX regulations, including rules governing women&rsquo;s and girls&rsquo; athletic opportunities. Angela Cummings, executive director of AFSP Illinois, previews the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk and its effort to raise awareness, support those affected by suicide and reduce stigma.
Key Segments:
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<li data-section-id="1qaotrw" data-start="1146" data-end="1211">Jim Chilsen: Elected officials oppose Peoples Gas rate hike</li>
<li data-section-id="mxvwzh" data-start="1212" data-end="1319">Jennifer Davis: Illinois 8th Congressional District race, East Dundee Oktoberfest and MAHA Conference</li>
<li data-section-id="1r2f4i8" data-start="1320" data-end="1401">Neeraja Deshpande: Department of Education rescinds Biden-era Title IX rule</li>
<li data-section-id="9dfk4f" data-start="1402" data-end="1475">Angela Cummings: AFSP Illinois Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk</li>
<li data-section-id="5qgmjg" data-start="1476" data-end="1533">Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14</li>
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</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 30, 2026) | Peoples Gas Rate Hike, Illinois’ 8th District & Title IX

Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses the Chicago City Council’s expected vote on a $2.53 billion sale of the city’s remaining parking meter lease, a major development in Chicago’s long-running parking meter saga. E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, examines the economic impact of crime and how Americans can protect themselves after more than $20 billion was lost to one type of crime. Pastor Donovan Price, founder and executive director of Solutions and Resources, discusses the deadly weekend violence in Chicago, where police reported two people killed and 19 injured. Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio reports on President Trump’s reaction to an apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces at a military base in the United Kingdom. Recent reporting says five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, with investigators examining possible links to a foreign state.

Key Segments:
Chicago's $2.53 billion parking meter lease deal
The staggering cost of crime to Americans
How to fight back against crime and fraud
Chicago's weekend shootings and public safety
Apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces in the U.K.
President Trump's reaction to the UK terror investigation

Ald. Brian Hopkins discusses the Chicago City Council&rsquo;s expected vote on a $2.53 billion sale of the city&rsquo;s remaining parking meter lease, a major development in Chicago&rsquo;s long-running parking meter saga. E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, examines the economic impact of crime and how Americans can protect themselves after more than $20 billion was lost to one type of crime. Pastor Donovan Price, founder and executive director of Solutions and Resources, discusses the deadly weekend violence in Chicago, where police reported two people killed and 19 injured. Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio reports on President Trump&rsquo;s reaction to an apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces at a military base in the United Kingdom. Recent reporting says five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, with investigators examining possible links to a foreign state.
Key Segments:
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<li data-section-id="1xn1yrc" data-start="1305" data-end="1355">Chicago's $2.53 billion parking meter lease deal</li>
<li data-section-id="114p23o" data-start="1356" data-end="1399">The staggering cost of crime to Americans</li>
<li data-section-id="q1v804" data-start="1400" data-end="1443">How to fight back against crime and fraud</li>
<li data-section-id="lamv4d" data-start="1444" data-end="1491">Chicago's weekend shootings and public safety</li>
<li data-section-id="1rrj3p3" data-start="1492" data-end="1548">Apparent terror plot targeting U.S. forces in the U.K.</li>
<li data-section-id="3bpilp" data-start="1549" data-end="1608">President Trump's reaction to the UK terror investigation</li>
</ul>

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