Robert Vrankovich, Republican candidate for Illinois' 47th House District, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his campaign and his vision for Springfield. A Carol Stream business owner and entrepreneur, Vrankovich says he's running to lower taxes, support law enforcement, reduce government regulation, create a stronger environment for small businesses and restore accountability in state government. He also shares why he believes Illinois needs practical, business-minded leadership to keep families and employers from leaving the state.

Robert Vrankovich, Republican candidate for Illinois' 47th House District, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his campaign and his vision for Springfield. A Carol Stream business owner and entrepreneur, Vrankovich says he's running to lower taxes, support law enforcement, reduce government regulation, create a stronger environment for small businesses and restore accountability in state government. He also shares why he believes Illinois needs practical, business-minded leadership to keep families and employers from leaving the state.

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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.

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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;

Robert Vrankovich: Bringing a Business Mindset to Springfield

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.
Key Segments:
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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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The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 5, 2026) | Chicago Budget Shake-Up, Cyclospora Outbreak & Flock Camera Debate

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Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins The Ray Stevens Show to preview National Night Out, an annual event that brings law enforcement and the community together to promote crime prevention and strengthen neighborhood partnerships. Cadle shares what families can expect at this year's event and explains why building trust between residents and police is key to creating safer communities.

Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department joins The Ray Stevens Show to preview&nbsp;National Night Out, an annual event that brings law enforcement and the community together to promote crime prevention and strengthen neighborhood partnerships. Cadle shares what families can expect at this year's event and explains why building trust between residents and police is key to creating safer communities.

National Night Out Brings Carol Stream Police and Community Together

 Energy analyst Phil Flynn discusses President Trump's call for lower gas prices and what it could mean for consumers at the pump. Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel weighs in on Oak Park's traffic stop policy, arguing it amounts to policing through legislation and could undermine officer effectiveness.  The show concludes with Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department, who previews National Night Out and highlights the importance of building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community.

Key Segments:


Trump's push for lower gas prices


Oak Park traffic stop policy debate


National Night Out in Carol Stream

&nbsp;Energy analyst Phil Flynn discusses President Trump's call for lower gas prices and what it could mean for consumers at the pump. Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel weighs in on Oak Park's traffic stop policy, arguing it amounts to policing through legislation and could undermine officer effectiveness.&nbsp; The show concludes with Carol Cadle of the Carol Stream Police Department, who previews National Night Out and highlights the importance of building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community.
Key Segments:
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Trump's push for lower gas prices
</li>
<li>
Oak Park traffic stop policy debate
</li>
<li>
National Night Out in Carol Stream
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</ul>

Robert Vrankovich: Bringing a Business Mindset to Springfield

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