Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss Chicago's police settlements and the financial impact of repeated monetary payouts on taxpayers and law enforcement. Weitzel brings decades of experience in policing to the conversation, examining the consequences of settlements and what they mean for Chicago taxpayers and the men and women serving on the city's police force.

Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss Chicago's police settlements and the financial impact of repeated monetary payouts on taxpayers and law enforcement. Weitzel brings decades of experience in policing to the conversation, examining the consequences of settlements and what they mean for Chicago taxpayers and the men and women serving on the city's police force.

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;

Who Pays the Price? Tom Weitzel on Chicago's Costly Police Settlements

Phil Flynn, energy analyst at Price Futures Group and contributor to Fox Business, joins Ray Stevens to discuss a proposed diesel export ban and whether it could help lower fuel prices for American consumers and businesses. Later, Casey Quedenfeld, head coach at Brother Rice, previews this week's Big Game of the Week matchup between Brother Rice and Mt. Carmel, one of the area's marquee high school football showdowns.

David Hochberg shares the latest mortgage and real estate insights, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, offers his perspective on the economy and the issues shaping financial markets. Listeners also have a chance to win tickets to see KC and the Sunshine Band at the Genesee Theatre.

Phil Flynn, energy analyst at Price Futures Group and contributor to Fox Business, joins Ray Stevens to discuss a proposed diesel export ban and whether it could help lower fuel prices for American consumers and businesses. Later, Casey Quedenfeld, head coach at Brother Rice, previews this week's Big Game of the Week matchup between Brother Rice and Mt. Carmel, one of the area's marquee high school football showdowns.
David Hochberg shares the latest mortgage and real estate insights, while Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, offers his perspective on the economy and the issues shaping financial markets. Listeners also have a chance to win tickets to see KC and the Sunshine Band at the Genesee Theatre.

The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 24, 2026) | Diesel Prices, High School Football & Economic Insights

Fifth-generation cattle rancher Steve Lucie, owner of Lucie Cattle Co., joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about the traditions, independence and responsibility behind American cattle ranching. Lucie discusses why he believes ranching represents a uniquely American form of freedom and shares his perspective on preserving the agricultural way of life for future generations.

Fifth-generation cattle rancher Steve Lucie, owner of Lucie Cattle Co., joins The Ray Stevens Show to talk about the traditions, independence and responsibility behind American cattle ranching. Lucie discusses why he believes ranching represents a uniquely American form of freedom and shares his perspective on preserving the agricultural way of life for future generations.

Why Cattle Ranching Represents American Freedom

Republican Kane County sheriff candidate Rob Russell joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his vision for the Sheriff’s Office and the issues he believes should be addressed by the next sheriff. Russell also discusses current Sheriff Ron Hain and the direction of the office. Russell won the Republican primary for Kane County sheriff in March and is on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.

Republican Kane County sheriff candidate Rob Russell joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss his vision for the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office and the issues he believes should be addressed by the next sheriff. Russell also discusses current Sheriff Ron Hain and the direction of the office. Russell won the Republican primary for Kane County sheriff in March and is on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.

Who Pays the Price? Tom Weitzel on Chicago's Costly Police Settlements

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