Illinois pollster Rod McCulloch joins Jonathan Hoenig on The Ray Stevens Show to break down the Chicago mayoral race and examine which candidates currently have the political momentum. McCulloch discusses who has the “juice” in the race and what could shape the next phase of the contest.

Illinois pollster&nbsp;Rod McCulloch joins Jonathan Hoenig on The Ray Stevens Show to break down the Chicago mayoral race and examine which candidates currently have the political momentum. McCulloch discusses who has the &ldquo;juice&rdquo; in the race and what could shape the next phase of the contest.

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.

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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;

Who Has the Juice in the Chicago Mayoral Race? The Illinois Pollster Weighs In

Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the Republican Party’s prospects in the upcoming Illinois midterm elections. McCombie also weighs in on the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois and whether Gov. JB Pritzker is serious about keeping the team in the state.

Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the Republican Party&rsquo;s prospects in the upcoming Illinois midterm elections. McCombie also weighs in on the future of the Chicago Bears in Illinois and whether Gov. JB Pritzker is serious about keeping the team in the state.

Tony McCombie on Illinois GOP Midterm Chances and the Bears’ Stadium Fight

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Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker’s policies. Rod McCulloch, known as the Illinois Pollster, joins the show to examine whether political polls can be trusted heading into the midterm elections and which polls deserve the most attention. Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie discusses the GOP’s prospects in the Illinois midterms and whether Gov. Pritzker is bluffing about keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, opens the program with national news and commentary.

Key Segments:


Gov. Mike Braun: Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents dissatisfied with Pritzker’s policies


Rod McCulloch: Can political polls be trusted in the midterms, and which ones matter?


Rep. Tony McCombie: Illinois Republicans’ midterm prospects and the future of the Chicago Bears


Chris Plante: National news and commentary

Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses Indiana&rsquo;s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker&rsquo;s policies. Rod McCulloch, known as the Illinois Pollster, joins the show to examine whether political polls can be trusted heading into the midterm elections and which polls deserve the most attention. Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. Tony McCombie discusses the GOP&rsquo;s prospects in the Illinois midterms and whether Gov. Pritzker is bluffing about keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, opens the program with national news and commentary.
Key Segments:
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Gov. Mike Braun: Indiana&rsquo;s efforts to attract Illinois residents dissatisfied with Pritzker&rsquo;s policies
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Rod McCulloch: Can political polls be trusted in the midterms, and which ones matter?
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Rep. Tony McCombie: Illinois Republicans&rsquo; midterm prospects and the future of the Chicago Bears
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Chris Plante: National news and commentary
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The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 21, 2026) | Indiana’s Pitch to Illinoisans, Midterm Polls & the Bears’ Future

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss Indiana’s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker’s policies. Braun outlines Indiana’s pitch to people considering a move across the state line and discusses the policy differences between Indiana and Illinois.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss Indiana&rsquo;s efforts to attract Illinois residents frustrated with Gov. JB Pritzker&rsquo;s policies. Braun outlines Indiana&rsquo;s pitch to people considering a move across the state line and discusses the policy differences between Indiana and Illinois.

Who Has the Juice in the Chicago Mayoral Race? The Illinois Pollster Weighs In

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