Will the Bears move to Hammond?! Ray and Nick take your calls on whether the Monsters of the Midway will be taking their leave across state lines. Plus, gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey weighs in on why the failure to keep the team lies solely at ten feet of J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson.

Will the Bears move to Hammond?! Ray and Nick take your calls on whether the Monsters of the Midway will be taking their leave across state lines. Plus, gubernatorial candidate&nbsp;Darren Bailey weighs in on why the failure to keep the team lies solely at ten feet of J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson.

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;

The Ray Stevens Show - Friday, February 20th 2026

WGN-TV reporter Patrick Elwood joins the show to promote the “Salute to a Hero” fundraiser benefiting the John Bartholomew Memorial Fund, honoring the life and service of Officer John Bartholomew. The event takes place Friday, June 5 from 6–9 PM at Hatty’s Club in Rosemont, located behind Allstate Arena, with 100% of proceeds supporting the Bartholomew family. Guests can enjoy celebrity bartenders, raffles, live music, food and drinks, and a special performance by the Bag Pipes & Drums of the Emerald Society – Chicago Police Department. Elwood, serving as emcee for the evening, discusses the importance of supporting fallen officers’ families and keeping Officer Bartholomew’s memory alive through community support and law enforcement solidarity.

WGN-TV reporter Patrick Elwood joins the show to promote the &ldquo;Salute to a Hero&rdquo; fundraiser benefiting the John Bartholomew Memorial Fund, honoring the life and service of Officer John Bartholomew. The event takes place Friday, June 5 from 6&ndash;9 PM at Hatty&rsquo;s Club in Rosemont, located behind Allstate Arena, with 100% of proceeds supporting the Bartholomew family. Guests can enjoy celebrity bartenders, raffles, live music, food and drinks, and a special performance by the Bag Pipes &amp; Drums of the Emerald Society &ndash; Chicago Police Department. Elwood, serving as emcee for the evening, discusses the importance of supporting fallen officers&rsquo; families and keeping Officer Bartholomew&rsquo;s memory alive through community support and law enforcement solidarity.

Salute to a Hero: Honoring Officer John Bartholomew

Fox News TV reporter Eric Shawn joins the show with the latest developments in the high-profile Mangione trial, breaking down key courtroom moments, legal strategy, and the growing public attention surrounding the case. The conversation explores how the trial could impact broader debates over crime, justice, and media coverage of major criminal proceedings.

Fox News TV reporter Eric Shawn joins the show with the latest developments in the high-profile Mangione trial, breaking down key courtroom moments, legal strategy, and the growing public attention surrounding the case. The conversation explores how the trial could impact broader debates over crime, justice, and media coverage of major criminal proceedings.

Inside the Mangione Trial: Fox News' Eric Shawn Breaks Down the Case Gripping the Nation

Former Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin discusses growing efforts by Aurora residents to establish a recall election process aimed at Mayor Laesch. Irvin argues voters deserve greater accountability from elected officials and says residents should have the power to remove leaders they believe are failing the community.

Former Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin discusses growing efforts by Aurora residents to establish a recall election process aimed at Mayor Laesch. Irvin argues voters deserve greater accountability from elected officials and says residents should have the power to remove leaders they believe are failing the community.

The Ray Stevens Show - Friday, February 20th 2026

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