Sean Drendel, head football coach at Naperville North, joins Ray Stevens to preview this week's Big Game of the Week against Naperville Central. Drendel discusses the rivalry, his team's preparation and the keys to success in one of the area's most anticipated high school football matchups

Sean Drendel, head football coach at Naperville North, joins Ray Stevens to preview this week's Big Game of the Week against Naperville Central. Drendel discusses the rivalry, his team's preparation and the keys to success in one of the area's most anticipated high school football matchups

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;

Coach Sean Drendel Previews Naperville North's Rivalry Clash With Naperville Central

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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="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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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>
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The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 29, 2026) | $2.53 Billion Parking Meter Deal, Crime Costs, Chicago Shootings & UK Terror Plot

Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage looks at the latest speeches at the United Nations General Assembly and what Russia had to say over the weekend. Bill O’Reilly joins the show to discuss his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change, which was released Sept. 15. Anthony Dyer, a retired Combat Special Missions Aviator, joins for Military Monday to discuss his new book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Billy Zureikat, content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate, explains the story behind the new Bears-themed beer he named Green Bay Tears. Plus, listeners have a chance to win two tickets to Bailey/Delmar Live on Oct. 14.

Key Segments:
Russia’s message at the United Nations
Bill O’Reilly on Confronting America: What Has to Change
Military Monday: Anthony Dyer and Moonchild
The story behind the Bears-themed beer “Green Bay Tears”
Billy Zureikat on the Bears, beer and his advocacy work
Bailey/Delmar Live ticket giveaway

Fox News Radio&rsquo;s&nbsp;Jonathan Savage looks at the latest speeches at the United Nations General Assembly and what Russia had to say over the weekend. Bill O&rsquo;Reilly joins the show to discuss his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change, which was released Sept. 15. Anthony Dyer, a retired Combat Special Missions Aviator, joins for Military Monday to discuss his new book, Moonchild: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Billy Zureikat, content creator, pizza maker and Muscular Dystrophy advocate, explains the story behind the new Bears-themed beer he named Green Bay Tears. Plus, listeners have a chance to win two tickets to Bailey/Delmar Live on Oct. 14.
Key Segments:
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<li data-section-id="vznpt9" data-start="1111" data-end="1151">Russia&rsquo;s message at the United Nations</li>
<li data-section-id="1k7z96f" data-start="1152" data-end="1212">Bill O&rsquo;Reilly on Confronting America: What Has to Change</li>
<li data-section-id="1glb5by" data-start="1213" data-end="1260">Military Monday: Anthony Dyer and Moonchild</li>
<li data-section-id="1s1g7y1" data-start="1261" data-end="1319">The story behind the Bears-themed beer &ldquo;Green Bay Tears&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="5e8qzu" data-start="1320" data-end="1377">Billy Zureikat on the Bears, beer and his advocacy work</li>
<li data-section-id="navbin" data-start="1378" data-end="1414" data-is-last-node="">Bailey/Delmar Live ticket giveaway</li>
</ul>

Coach Sean Drendel Previews Naperville North's Rivalry Clash With Naperville Central

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