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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines growing fears of escalation in the Middle East as the United States pulls diplomats out of Saudi Arabia. Chief Melinda Linas, chief of police in Lindenhurst, joins the show to discuss women in policing and strategies for recruiting more women into the profession. Jay Rosati of Rosati’s Pizza celebrates major milestones for the business, including 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago shares updates from the animal welfare organization, and Tom on the Town rounds out the program with community coverage.

 

Key Segments:


Jonathan Savage: Middle East escalation concerns as the U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia


Chief Melinda Linas: Women in policing and recruiting more women into law enforcement


Jay Rosati: Rosati’s Pizza celebrates 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village


Mark Lukas: PAWS Chicago and animal welfare


Tom on the Town: Community events and local highlights

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio examines growing fears of escalation in the Middle East as the United States pulls diplomats out of Saudi Arabia. Chief Melinda Linas, chief of police in Lindenhurst, joins the show to discuss women in policing and strategies for recruiting more women into the profession. Jay Rosati of Rosati&rsquo;s Pizza celebrates major milestones for the business, including 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village. Mark Lukas of PAWS Chicago shares updates from the animal welfare organization, and Tom on the Town rounds out the program with community coverage.
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Key Segments:
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Jonathan Savage: Middle East escalation concerns as the U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia
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Chief Melinda Linas: Women in policing and recruiting more women into law enforcement
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Jay Rosati: Rosati&rsquo;s Pizza celebrates 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village
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Mark Lukas: PAWS Chicago and animal welfare
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Tom on the Town: Community events and local highlights
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</ul>

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 (Oct. 23, 2026) | Middle East Escalation, Women in Policing & Rosati’s Pizza Celebrates 50 Years

Jay Rosati joins Ray Stevens to celebrate a major milestone for Rosati's Pizza, marking 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village. Rosati reflects on the company's history, its connection to local communities and the recipe behind its long-running success.

Jay Rosati joins Ray Stevens to celebrate a major milestone for Rosati's Pizza, marking 50 years in Palatine and Woodridge and 17 years in Elk Grove Village. Rosati reflects on the company's history, its connection to local communities and the recipe behind its long-running success.

Jay Rosati Celebrates 50 Years of Rosati's Pizza

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ald. Matt O’Shea of Chicago’s 19th Ward discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson’s city budget and the replacement of ShotSpotter. Madisan DeBos, a former Division I cross-country and track athlete at Southern Utah State and representative of Save Women’s Sports, joins the show after a girls’ cross-country team refused to race against a transgender athlete. Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., discusses Bear Prayer and his work in the community. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues. Carlo Buonavolanto Sr., co-founder of Buona, and John Buonavolanto share their Italian-American success story in recognition of Italian-American Heritage Month. Finally, Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts discusses a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia.

 

 

Key Segments:


Ald. Matt O’Shea: Mayor Johnson’s city budget and ShotSpotter replacement


Madisan DeBos: Girls’ cross-country team refuses to race against a transgender athlete


Pastor Corey Brooks: Bear Prayer and the work of Project H.O.O.D.


David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update


Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity


Carlo Buonavolanto Sr. and John Buonavolanto: Buona’s Italian-American success story


Joe Johnston: Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ald. Matt O&rsquo;Shea of Chicago&rsquo;s 19th Ward discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson&rsquo;s city budget and the replacement of ShotSpotter. Madisan DeBos, a former Division I cross-country and track athlete at Southern Utah State and representative of Save Women&rsquo;s Sports, joins the show after a girls&rsquo; cross-country team refused to race against a transgender athlete. Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., discusses Bear Prayer and his work in the community. David Hochberg of Team Hochberg and Atlantic Coast Mortgage joins for a housing and mortgage update, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, discusses economic issues. Carlo Buonavolanto Sr., co-founder of Buona, and John Buonavolanto share their Italian-American success story in recognition of Italian-American Heritage Month. Finally, Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts discusses a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia.
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Key Segments:
<ul>
<li>
Ald. Matt O&rsquo;Shea: Mayor Johnson&rsquo;s city budget and ShotSpotter replacement
</li>
<li>
Madisan DeBos: Girls&rsquo; cross-country team refuses to race against a transgender athlete
</li>
<li>
Pastor Corey Brooks: Bear Prayer and the work of Project H.O.O.D.
</li>
<li>
David Hochberg: Mortgage and housing market update
</li>
<li>
Stephen Moore: Economic policy and prosperity
</li>
<li>
Carlo Buonavolanto Sr. and John Buonavolanto: Buona&rsquo;s Italian-American success story
</li>
<li>
Joe Johnston: Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia
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</ul>

The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 22, 2026) | Chicago’s Budget Crisis, Women’s Sports & Italian-American Heritage

Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia. The project brings together Chicago sports nostalgia and a charitable cause, using Ditka-inspired apparel to help support Misericordia’s work.

Joe Johnston of Obvious Shirts joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss a Mike Ditka-themed clothing line raising money for Misericordia. The project brings together Chicago sports nostalgia and a charitable cause, using Ditka-inspired apparel to help support Misericordia&rsquo;s work.

The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 23, 2026) | Middle East Escalation, Women in Policing & Rosati’s Pizza Celebrates 50 Years

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