Gabby Shannahan, a candidate for Illinois' 97th District, joins Ray Stevens to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's response to the Benton scandal. She shares her views on government accountability and the need for stronger oversight in Illinois politics.

Visit gabbyforillinois.com for more information on Gabby's campaign.

Gabby Shannahan, a candidate for Illinois' 97th District, joins Ray Stevens to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's response to the Benton scandal. She shares her views on government accountability and the need for stronger oversight in Illinois politics.
Visit gabbyforillinois.com for more information on Gabby's campaign.

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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;

Gabby Shannahan Discusses Benton Scandal and Illinois Leadership

Today's show examines energy policy, public health and Illinois politics. Eben Brown joins Ray Stevens to discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to pause new power grid connections for data centers and what the move means for energy demand and infrastructure. Later, Dr. Michelle Yohanon shares her perspective on Dr. Anthony Fauci's legacy and ongoing questions surrounding the nation's pandemic response.

Danijela Sandberg discusses the upcoming Algonquin Touch a Truck event, while David Hochberg provides updates on the housing and mortgage markets. Gabby Shannahan, a candidate for Illinois' 97th District, joins the show to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's response to the Benton scandal and the broader debate over political accountability in Springfield.

Today's show examines energy policy, public health and Illinois politics. Eben Brown joins Ray Stevens to discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to pause new power grid connections for data centers and what the move means for energy demand and infrastructure. Later, Dr. Michelle Yohanon shares her perspective on Dr. Anthony Fauci's legacy and ongoing questions surrounding the nation's pandemic response.
Danijela Sandberg discusses the upcoming Algonquin Touch a Truck event, while David Hochberg provides updates on the housing and mortgage markets. Gabby Shannahan, a candidate for Illinois' 97th District, joins the show to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's response to the Benton scandal and the broader debate over political accountability in Springfield.

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Dr. Michelle Yohanon, director of the Center for Better Health at Independent Women, joins Ray Stevens to discuss her concerns about the government's pandemic response and Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in shaping public health policy. She explains why she believes Americans deserve greater accountability and transparency from public health leaders.

Dr. Michelle Yohanon, director of the Center for Better Health at Independent Women, joins Ray Stevens to discuss her concerns about the government's pandemic response and Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in shaping public health policy. She explains why she believes Americans deserve greater accountability and transparency from public health leaders.

Dr. Michelle Yohanon Says Fauci Owes America an Apology

Chris Plante opens the show with his take on the day's biggest headlines. Chris Colbert, an emergency medicine physician with the Cook County Health system, discusses the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical care. Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez reacts to the resignation of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director just weeks before the city's budget proposal is due. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso examines the growing debate over Flock safety cameras as misuse cases increase while law enforcement continues to defend the technology. The show concludes with Fox News Radio's Eben Brown, who breaks down the closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan.

Key Segments:


Cyclospora outbreak: symptoms and treatment


Chicago budget turmoil after key resignation


Flock camera privacy and policing debate


Michigan Democratic Senate primary update

Chris Plante opens the show with his take on the day's biggest headlines. Chris Colbert, an emergency medicine physician with the Cook County Health system, discusses the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical care. Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez reacts to the resignation of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director just weeks before the city's budget proposal is due. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso examines the growing debate over Flock safety cameras as misuse cases increase while law enforcement continues to defend the technology. The show concludes with Fox News Radio's Eben Brown, who breaks down the closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan.
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Cyclospora outbreak: symptoms and treatment
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Chicago budget turmoil after key resignation
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Flock camera privacy and policing debate
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Michigan Democratic Senate primary update
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Gabby Shannahan Discusses Benton Scandal and Illinois Leadership

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