Mailee Smith from the Illinois Policy Institute joins The Ray Stevens Show to discusses a resolution from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board against a federal program to grant up to $1 billion in donor funds to CPS students for educational needs. She additionally details the opposition's arguments, citing political motivations, and the potential impact of these funds.

Mailee Smith from the Illinois Policy Institute joins The Ray Stevens Show to discusses a resolution from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board against a federal program to grant up to $1 billion in donor funds to CPS students for educational needs. She additionally details the opposition's arguments, citing political motivations, and the potential impact of these funds.

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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.

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;

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board opposes a federal program to give donor funds to its students

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Army Capt. Bobby Withers joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday as the nation marks 25 years since 9/11. Withers reflects on his post-9/11 military service, the injury and sacrifice he endured, and how Homes For Our Troops helped provide him with a specially adapted home.

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Army Capt. Bobby Withers joins The Ray Stevens Show for Military Monday as the nation marks 25 years since 9/11. Withers reflects on his post-9/11 military service, the injury and sacrifice he endured, and how Homes For Our Troops helped provide him with a specially adapted home.

Military Monday: Army Capt. Bobby Withers on 9/11, Service and Sacrifice

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Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage provides the latest on the U.S. blockade and its impact on Iranian oil exports. Bryce Hill of Illinois Policy discusses more than $35 billion in personal income leaving Illinois during Gov. JB Pritzker’s first term. Army Capt. Bobby Withers reflects on his post-9/11 service, injury and sacrifice, and how Homes For Our Troops helped him. Jeff Monosso examines a new Stellantis and Carvana car-buying experiment that traditional auto dealers are watching closely.

Key Segments:
U.S. blockade squeezes Iranian oil exports
More than $35 billion in personal income leaves Illinois
Army Capt. Bobby Withers reflects on 9/11, service and sacrifice
Homes For Our Troops
Stellantis and Carvana's new car-buying experiment
Garth Brooks ticket giveaway

Fox News Radio&rsquo;s&nbsp;Jonathan Savage provides the latest on the U.S. blockade and its impact on Iranian oil exports. Bryce Hill of Illinois Policy discusses more than $35 billion in personal income leaving Illinois during Gov. JB Pritzker&rsquo;s first term. Army Capt. Bobby Withers reflects on his post-9/11 service, injury and sacrifice, and how Homes For Our Troops helped him. Jeff Monosso examines a new Stellantis and Carvana car-buying experiment that traditional auto dealers are watching closely.
Key Segments:
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The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 8, 2026) | Iran Oil Blockade, Illinois Exodus, Military Monday & Auto Industry Shakeup

State Rep. Charlie Meier joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing financial pressure on Illinois farmers and his call for the IDHS secretary’s resignation.

Meier, who is also a farmer, says the current farm crisis is reminiscent of the 1980s, when massive numbers of farms went under. Illinois farm bankruptcies rose 55% in 2025, while farmers continue to face falling crop prices, unstable export markets, rising land costs and mounting debt.

Meier also discusses why he believes Illinois needs greater accountability in state government.

State Rep. Charlie Meier joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing financial pressure on Illinois farmers and his call for the IDHS secretary&rsquo;s resignation.
Meier, who is also a farmer, says the current farm crisis is reminiscent of the 1980s, when massive numbers of farms went under. Illinois farm bankruptcies rose 55% in 2025, while farmers continue to face falling crop prices, unstable export markets, rising land costs and mounting debt.
Meier also discusses why he believes Illinois needs greater accountability in state government.

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board opposes a federal program to give donor funds to its students

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