Father Tom Hurley joined the White Sox' celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Tuesday night, helping lead nearly 41,000 fans in the Sign of Peace during the fifth inning.

It was a powerful moment that brought together faith, baseball and the Chicago community — with Sox fans across the ballpark sharing a simple message of peace.

Father Tom Hurley joined the White Sox' celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Tuesday night, helping lead nearly 41,000 fans in the Sign of Peace during the fifth inning.
It was a powerful moment that brought together faith, baseball and the Chicago community &mdash; with Sox fans across the ballpark sharing a simple message of peace.

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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;

Father Tom Hurley Brings the Sign of Peace to the White Sox

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Motorcycle run raises awareness for PTSD and suicide prevention


Who could replace Karoline Leavitt?


Highwood’s Bloody Mary Fest


PAWS Chicago and animal welfare


Jonathan Hoenig on the economy

Kevin Kelly of A Road to Help discusses a motorcycle run raising awareness for suicide prevention and PTSD. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Jared Halpern examines who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Ilyse Strongin previews Highwood&rsquo;s 12th Annual Bloody Mary Fest. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago discusses animal welfare and the organization&rsquo;s work helping animals in need. Jonathan Hoenig, host of The Capitalist Pig, joins the show to discuss the latest economic and financial issues.
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Motorcycle run raises awareness for PTSD and suicide prevention
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Who could replace Karoline Leavitt?
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Highwood&rsquo;s Bloody Mary Fest
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PAWS Chicago and animal welfare
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Jonathan Hoenig on the economy
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John Ullyot, former deputy assistant to President Trump, joins Ray Stevens to discuss the GOP's strategy for the 2026 midterm elections and whether momentum on the political left is beginning to fade. Later, Dr. Colleen Carter, president and CEO of Glenwood Academy, explains how the school is responding to tornado damage and seeks community support for cleanup and recovery efforts.
Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso, provides an update on storm recovery initiatives, while Stephen Moore shares his perspective on the economy. The show wraps up with Mayor Brad Stephens, who discusses the opening of the new Rosemont Museum and its role in celebrating the community's history and culture.

Father Tom Hurley Brings the Sign of Peace to the White Sox

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