DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick joins Ray Stevens to announce his candidacy for Governor of Illinois and share how his 30+ years of experience in law enforcement and his work in the community have prepared him to lead the state.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick joins Ray Stevens to announce his candidacy for Governor of Illinois and share how his 30+ years of experience in law enforcement and his work in the community have prepared him to lead the state.

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;

WLS 890 Exclusive: DuPage Co. Sheriff James Mendrick Announces Run for Governor of Illinois

Lyndsey McIntyre, associate clinical director at Living Pono Counseling, joins Ray Stevens to discuss specialized counseling services for first responders. McIntyre explains the unique challenges firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel face and how targeted mental health support can help them better manage stress and trauma

Lyndsey McIntyre, associate clinical director at Living Pono Counseling, joins Ray Stevens to discuss specialized counseling services for first responders. McIntyre explains the unique challenges firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel face and how targeted mental health support can help them better manage stress and trauma

First Responder Friday: Living Pono Counseling Highlights Mental Health Support for First Responders

 Edgy Tim O’Halloran joins Ray Stevens to break down the biggest high school football matchups of the week and identify the teams to watch as the season heats up. State Rep. John Cabello, who represents Illinois' 90th District, discusses ongoing concerns surrounding the SAFE-T Act and its impact on public safety across the state.

Lyndsey McIntyre, associate clinical director at Living Pono Counseling, discusses specialized mental health services for first responders during First Responder Friday. Later, Mark Lukas shares updates from PAWS Chicago, Jonathan Hoenig delivers his latest financial insights as The Capitalist Pig, and Tom on the Town rounds out the show with a look at local events and entertainment

&nbsp;Edgy Tim O&rsquo;Halloran joins Ray Stevens to break down the biggest high school football matchups of the week and identify the teams to watch as the season heats up. State Rep. John Cabello, who represents Illinois' 90th District, discusses ongoing concerns surrounding the SAFE-T Act and its impact on public safety across the state.
Lyndsey McIntyre, associate clinical director at Living Pono Counseling, discusses specialized mental health services for first responders during First Responder Friday. Later, Mark Lukas shares updates from PAWS Chicago, Jonathan Hoenig delivers his latest financial insights as The Capitalist Pig, and Tom on the Town rounds out the show with a look at local events and entertainment

The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 18, 2026) | Illinois Public Safety, First Responder Mental Health & High School Football

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Coach Jon Beutjer, head coach of Lyons Township High School, joins the show to talk Lions football. Stephen Richer, a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the Supreme Court’s rejection of the Trump administration’s bid to revive stricter mail-ballot rules ahead of the midterms. Rick Heidner, owner of Ricky Rockets Fuel Centers, previews the Duchess Manor Haunted House at the Arboretum of South Barrington. Tom Fortino of Alpha Wealth Group shares strategies for continuing to grow wealth in today’s economy. Matt Cody, driver of the legendary Grave Digger, previews Monster Jam’s return to Rosemont this weekend, with a family four-pack giveaway.

Key Segments:
Lyons Township football with Coach Jon Beutjer
Supreme Court rejects bid to revive stricter mail-ballot rules
Duchess Manor Haunted House at the Arboretum of South Barrington
Tom Fortino on growing wealth in today’s economy
Matt Cody and Grave Digger at Monster Jam
Monster Jam returns to Rosemont Sept. 18–20
Monster Jam family four-pack giveaway

Coach Jon Beutjer, head coach of Lyons Township High School, joins the show to talk Lions football. Stephen Richer, a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the Supreme Court&rsquo;s rejection of the Trump administration&rsquo;s bid to revive stricter mail-ballot rules ahead of the midterms. Rick Heidner, owner of Ricky Rockets Fuel Centers, previews the Duchess Manor Haunted House at the Arboretum of South Barrington. Tom Fortino of Alpha Wealth Group shares strategies for continuing to grow wealth in today&rsquo;s economy. Matt Cody, driver of the legendary Grave Digger, previews Monster Jam&rsquo;s return to Rosemont this weekend, with a family four-pack giveaway.
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WLS 890 Exclusive: DuPage Co. Sheriff James Mendrick Announces Run for Governor of Illinois

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