Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
The Sangamon County Sheriff announces his retirement following the shooting death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home.Sangamon C...
Aug 09, 2024
The woman who died at O’hare has been identified
Firefighters found a dead woman entangled in machinery Thursday in a non-public baggage-processing area at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.Larry Langford, a spokesperson for the Chicago ...
Aug 09, 2024
Dick Biondi’s Life in Focus: Documentary Set to Drop—Prepare for a Deep Dive into Radio History!
Pam Pulice, the director and producer of The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story, joins Scott Childers on The Ray Stevens Show to delve into what made Dick Biondi a standout figure in rad...
Aug 09, 2024
The Capitalist Pig’s Playbook: How to Keep Your Finances Fat and Happy During a Recession
The Capitalist Pig Jonathan Hoenig joins Scott Childers on the Ray Stevens Show to discuss the unexpected increase in unemployment, ways to financially brace for a recession, and whether it’s wi...
Aug 09, 2024
‘You can become a hero just by volunteering.’ – PAWS Chicago’s Mark Lukas on the Ray Stevens Show
Scott Childers welcomes Mark Lukas from PAWS Chicago on The Ray Stevens Show to discuss approaches for finding the right homes for shelter animals, the PAWS Chicago 5K event scheduled for September 7t...
Aug 09, 2024
Who’s to Blame for the White Sox’s Historically Awful Record?
Host of WLS' newest show, Sports Talk Chicago, Joey Christopoulos, chats with Scott Childers on The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the White Sox's firing of manager Pedro Grifol, who's at fault for their...
Aug 09, 2024
Password Sharing in Jeopardy: Will Your Favorite Streaming Service Enforce New Rules?
Alexander Zalben joins Scott Childers to explore why streaming services are tightening their policies on password sharing, how it will impact streamers, and whether this signals a return to the days o...
Aug 09, 2024
Tourists Overwhelm Iconic Destinations: The Rising Crisis of Over-Tourism
Washington Post travel reporter Natalie Compton joins Scott Childers on The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing issue of over-tourism, its effects on local communities, and how travelers can avoid...
Aug 09, 2024
The White Sox are looking for a new manager
The Chicago White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol on Thursday, two days after the team ended a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record.Chicago began the day 28-89, on pace to finish ...
Aug 08, 2024
Is the Chicago Police Department Ready for the Democratic National Convention?
Tune in to The Ray Stevens Show as Scott Childers speaks with Garry McCarthy, Chief of Police in Willow Springs and former CPD Superintendent, about CPD’s preparations for the DNC, managing the ...
Aug 06, 2024
