Gabby Shannahan, Republican candidate for Illinois' 97th House District, joins guest host Andrea Darlas to discuss the resignation of State Rep. Harry Benton, provide an update on her campaign and outline her priorities for the district. Shannahan also highlights her effort to place an advisory referendum on the Plainfield Township ballot asking voters whether the Illinois General Assembly should cap property taxes, arguing homeowners need greater protection from rising tax bills.

Gabby Shannahan, Republican candidate for Illinois' 97th House District, joins guest host Andrea Darlas to discuss the resignation of State Rep. Harry Benton, provide an update on her campaign and outline her priorities for the district. Shannahan also highlights her effort to place an advisory referendum on the Plainfield Township ballot asking voters whether the Illinois General Assembly should cap property taxes, arguing homeowners need greater protection from rising tax bills.

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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;

Gabby Shannahan Outlines Her Vision for Illinois' 97th District

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Guest host Andrea Darlas leads The Ray Stevens Show with discussions on government reform, Illinois politics, public health and Chicago business. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown examines the decision to deactivate DOGE on July 4 and whether the agency achieved its mission. Illinois House candidate Gabby Shannahan joins the show to discuss her campaign for the 97th District. Monica Scott of Bally's Chicago provides an update on community engagement surrounding the city's casino project. Becky Smith, an epidemiologist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, shares practical advice on protecting yourself from ticks during peak summer season. The show concludes with Giovanna Capitanini of Cafe Pisolino, who discusses carrying on her family's restaurant tradition as a fourth-generation owner.

Key Segments:


Did DOGE accomplish its mission?


Illinois House race in the 97th District


Tick safety during the summer


A fourth-generation family restaurant story

Guest host Andrea Darlas leads The Ray Stevens Show with discussions on government reform, Illinois politics, public health and Chicago business. Fox News Radio&rsquo;s Eben Brown examines the decision to deactivate DOGE on July 4 and whether the agency achieved its mission. Illinois House candidate Gabby Shannahan joins the show to discuss her campaign for the 97th District. Monica Scott of Bally's Chicago provides an update on community engagement surrounding the city's casino project. Becky Smith, an epidemiologist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, shares practical advice on protecting yourself from ticks during peak summer season. The show concludes with Giovanna Capitanini of Cafe Pisolino, who discusses carrying on her family's restaurant tradition as a fourth-generation owner.
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Did DOGE accomplish its mission?
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Illinois House race in the 97th District
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Tick safety during the summer
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A fourth-generation family restaurant story
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The Ray Stevens Show (July 7, 2026) | DOGE Shutdown, Tick Season & Chicago’s Future

Monica Scott, vice president of community engagement at Bally's Chicago, joins guest host Andrea Darlas to provide an update on the Bally's Chicago casino project. Scott discusses community outreach efforts, economic opportunities and how the development is expected to impact neighborhoods, local businesses and job creation. She also explains how Bally's is working with residents throughout the project.

Monica Scott, vice president of community engagement at Bally's Chicago, joins guest host Andrea Darlas to provide an update on the Bally's Chicago casino project. Scott discusses community outreach efforts, economic opportunities and how the development is expected to impact neighborhoods, local businesses and job creation. She also explains how Bally's is working with residents throughout the project.

Bally's Chicago Shares Latest Community Update

Becky Smith, an epidemiologist and professor of pathobiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, joins guest host Andrea Darlas for "Tick Talk." Smith explains how to prevent tick bites, recognize symptoms of tick-borne illnesses and safely remove ticks after spending time outdoors. She also offers practical advice for families and pet owners as Illinois enters peak tick season.

Becky Smith, an epidemiologist and professor of pathobiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, joins guest host Andrea Darlas for "Tick Talk." Smith explains how to prevent tick bites, recognize symptoms of tick-borne illnesses and safely remove ticks after spending time outdoors. She also offers practical advice for families and pet owners as Illinois enters peak tick season.

Gabby Shannahan Outlines Her Vision for Illinois' 97th District

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