GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner joins Ray Stevens for an extended conversation about his business background, attracting investment in the state, and his plan to beat Pritzker if he wins his party's nomination next month.

GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner joins Ray Stevens for an extended conversation about his business background, attracting investment in the state, and his plan to beat Pritzker if he wins his party's nomination next month.

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;

GOP candidate Rick Heidner makes his case to challenge Pritzker

John Turrentine of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad discusses the “21 on 21” Memorial Squad Benefit Shoot, a 21-day fundraiser honoring fallen service members while supporting veterans and military families. The event runs May 3–23, 2026 at The Range at 355 in Bolingbrook, Illinois, with all proceeds benefiting the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad. Participants donate $21 to complete a course of fire featuring 21 rounds at 21 feet using a USCCA target. The first 100 participants receive a commemorative challenge coin and the opportunity to help design next year’s coin. The conversation highlights patriotism, remembrance, and continued support for those who have served the country.

Military Monday is proudly sponsored by NASCAR

John Turrentine of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad discusses the &ldquo;21 on 21&rdquo; Memorial Squad Benefit Shoot, a 21-day fundraiser honoring fallen service members while supporting veterans and military families. The event runs May 3&ndash;23, 2026 at The Range at 355 in Bolingbrook, Illinois, with all proceeds benefiting the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad. Participants donate $21 to complete a course of fire featuring 21 rounds at 21 feet using a USCCA target. The first 100 participants receive a commemorative challenge coin and the opportunity to help design next year&rsquo;s coin. The conversation highlights patriotism, remembrance, and continued support for those who have served the country.
Military Monday is proudly sponsored by NASCAR

Military Monday: “21 on 21” Memorial Shoot Supports Veterans and Military Families

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Shannon Adcock of Awake Illinois blasts Algonquin-based District 300 over allegations that officials help a child transition genders without notifying the parents, calling it a direct violation of parental rights and family trust. Adcock argues schools increasingly hide critical information from parents while pushing ideological agendas inside classrooms. The conversation focuses on government overreach in education, transparency failures in public schools, and growing frustration from families demanding greater accountability from school administrators and elected officials.

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Shannon Adcock of Awake Illinois blasts Algonquin-based District 300 over allegations that officials help a child transition genders without notifying the parents, calling it a direct violation of parental rights and family trust. Adcock argues schools increasingly hide critical information from parents while pushing ideological agendas inside classrooms. The conversation focuses on government overreach in education, transparency failures in public schools, and growing frustration from families demanding greater accountability from school administrators and elected officials.
Awake Illinois Website: <a href="https://www.awakeil.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Awake Illinois</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awake_il/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@awake_il</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AwakeIL/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@AwakeIL</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/awake_il/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">instagram.com</a>)

Parents Kept in the Dark? Awake Illinois Sounds Alarm on School Gender Policies

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations highlighting agriculture, community service, and economic trends. Agribusiness expert Max Armstrong discusses concerns over one of the worst wheat harvests since 1972 and what it could mean for farmers, food prices, and consumers nationwide. Officer Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins the show to talk about “Cop on a Rooftop Day,” raising money and awareness for the Special Olympics. Later, Jeremy Eaton and Jen Solum from Heroes on the Water share how outdoor programs are helping veterans and first responders reconnect and recover through community events. The show also features updates from Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago, financial analysis from Jonathan Hoenig of The Capitalist Pig, and local events during “Tom on the Town.”

Key Segments:


Worst wheat harvest since 1972


Special Olympics fundraiser in Carol Stream


Veterans and first responder outreach programs


Economic and market analysis

Nick Gale fills in on The Ray Stevens Show with conversations highlighting agriculture, community service, and economic trends. Agribusiness expert Max Armstrong discusses concerns over one of the worst wheat harvests since 1972 and what it could mean for farmers, food prices, and consumers nationwide. Officer Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins the show to talk about &ldquo;Cop on a Rooftop Day,&rdquo; raising money and awareness for the Special Olympics. Later, Jeremy Eaton and Jen Solum from Heroes on the Water share how outdoor programs are helping veterans and first responders reconnect and recover through community events. The show also features updates from Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago, financial analysis from Jonathan Hoenig of The Capitalist Pig, and local events during &ldquo;Tom on the Town.&rdquo;
Key Segments:
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Worst wheat harvest since 1972
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Special Olympics fundraiser in Carol Stream
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Veterans and first responder outreach programs
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Economic and market analysis
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GOP candidate Rick Heidner makes his case to challenge Pritzker

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