Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
The teams suing NASCAR want to compete next season
The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging as their antitrust case moves through fede...
Oct 11, 2024
The Chicago Bears sticking with their game plan to build a new stadium along the lakefront
The Chicago Bears remain focused on the city's lakefront as the location for a nearly $5 billion stadium development project, team president Kevin Warren said Wednesday. Warren held a news conference ...
Oct 10, 2024
Out with the Old, In with the New: Does CPS Need a Complete Overhaul?
Wirepoints.org's Ted Dabrowski joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to tackle the tough question: Is it time for a new direction for CPS? He'll break down why Mayor Brandon Johnson won't supp...
Oct 10, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson Cancels Two Months of Police Academy Classes & Orders Layoff Lists to Cut $75M
Retired Riverside Chief of Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss the challenges of maintaining safety in towns while dealing with personnel cuts, the impact of Mayor Brandon J...
Oct 10, 2024
Running with Purpose: Cris Colon Takes on the Chicago Marathon to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters
Volunteer Firefighter Cris Colon from Bourbonnais joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about his powerful mission to honor fallen firefighters by running the Chicago Marathon. He'll discuss what inspire...
Oct 10, 2024
The corruption trial of former House Speaker Mike Madigan is underway
Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who ...
Oct 09, 2024
94.7 WLS FM's Dave Fogel Faces Hurricane Milton: Live Updates with Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89
Dave Fogel from 94.7 WLS-FM is hunkered down at his mother-in-law's house as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward him. He joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to discuss his efforts to secur...
Oct 09, 2024
MABAS Illinois Steps Up to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Operations
Kevin Lyne, Operations Section Chief for MABAS Illinois, joins the Ray Stevens Show to talk about how MABAS delivers vital statewide support to first responders and communities that lack the resources...
Oct 09, 2024
Three Arrested One Year After Fatal Shooting at Plainfield Park District: The Harsh Truth About the Post-Safe-T Act Court System
Kim Saucedo, mother of Anthony Saucedo, who was tragically shot and killed in Plainfield last year, joins the Ray Stevens Show to expose the harsh truth about navigating the post Safe-T Act court syst...
Oct 09, 2024
Howard Stern's Interview with Kamala Harris: What Happened to the Shock Jock?
Chris Plante, host of The Chris Plante Show, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to break down Howard Stern's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. He'll also share details about the ...
Oct 09, 2024
