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Monday Crash On Ike Results In Death

Monday Crash On Ike Results In Death

Sep 16, 2024 | schilders

An early Monday morning crash on the outbound Eisenhower has claimed the life of a 29-year old Chicago man. The incident happened on the exit ramp to Cicero Avenue. The ramp was closed for several hours as State Police and IDOT investigated the rollover accident. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person killed…

Berman on The Bears: Bears Offense Has A Problem

Berman on The Bears: Bears Offense Has A Problem

Sep 16, 2024 | hhedstrom

Berman joins to talk about why the Bears offensive line was the biggest problem in their loss to the Texans, how the defense kept them in Sunday night’s game, and what’s next in Week 3.

How Do Presidential Assassins Keep Slipping Through the Cracks?

How Do Presidential Assassins Keep Slipping Through the Cracks?

Sep 16, 2024 | hhedstrom

A second Trump assassination attempt happened Sunday at one of his golf courses. Ret. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith from the National Police Association joins Ray Stevens to talk about the attempt, where the Secret Service was, and how rhetoric around the former President fuels would-be assassins. 

Putin’s Nuke Threats: Serious Threat or One Big Bluff?

Putin’s Nuke Threats: Serious Threat or One Big Bluff?

Sep 16, 2024 | hhedstrom

Putin warns of escalation – how serious are these threats? Nicholas Grossman, professor of International Relations, joins Ray Stevens to talk about the Ukraine-Russia war, the United States’ involvement, and how a Kamala Presidency may change the outcome.

Several Chicago police officers injured in a crash

Several Chicago police officers injured in a crash

Sep 13, 2024 | kgordon

Six Chicago police officers were injured early this morning after two squad cars crashed into each other in the Little Village neighborhood in the 1900 block of South Western Avenue. Police say four of the officers were in one squad car and two were in the other. Four of the officers are listing in good…

The Illinois DMV rolling out new technology

The Illinois DMV rolling out new technology

Sep 12, 2024 | kgordon

The Illinois secretary of state’s office is now accepting contactless payments like Apple or Google pay at all of its driver facilities. This is the start of adding new technology at the DMV, digital drivers licenses and ID’s are expected to begin next year. Governor Pritzker signed a law last month giving residents that option…

Is Another Debate Essential for Trump’s Election Success?

Is Another Debate Essential for Trump’s Election Success?

Sep 12, 2024 | mirandaellis

On The Ray Stevens Show, Washington Examiner national political reporter Salena Zito shares her eyewitness account of the attempted assassination of former President Trump. She also discusses Harris’ struggle to connect with undecided voters and explains how debates don’t always determine election outcomes.

History made at the University of Illinois in Champaign: the school welcomes the largest number of students ever for the fall semester

History made at the University of Illinois in Champaign: the school welcomes the largest number of students ever for the fall semester

Sep 11, 2024 | kgordon

Freshman enrollment at the University of Illinois over 9000 for the fall semester with a total number of students on the Champaign campus at 59,238. There are over 37 thousand undergraduate students and over 20 thousand graduate students. The freshman class includes over 6000 students from Illinois and more than 1300 students from 43 states…

Step Into Hope: Join the AFSP Illinois Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sept. 14th

Step Into Hope: Join the AFSP Illinois Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sept. 14th

Sep 11, 2024 | mirandaellis

Executive Director of the AFSP Illinois Angela Cummings joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss how to support someone who is visibly struggling, spot subtle signs of depression, and get a sneak peek of what’s in store at the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention happening on September 14th.  https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=10038

‘Always carpe diem.’ – 9/11 Survivor Joe Dittmar on the Ray Stevens Show

‘Always carpe diem.’ – 9/11 Survivor Joe Dittmar on the Ray Stevens Show

Sep 11, 2024 | mirandaellis

Tune into The Ray Stevens Show for an impactful interview with 9/11 survivor Joe Dittmar as he vividly recalls the terrifying moments on the 105th floor of the South Tower when the North Tower was hit. He reflects on the lessons learned from that tragic day, and pays tribute to the heroes who were present.

The push is on to register teenage voters in Illinois

The push is on to register teenage voters in Illinois

Sep 10, 2024 | kgordon

A student registration drive taking place at Leo catholic High School in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood . Those who are the age of 18 can register to vote immediately if they have an Illinois drivers license or state ID. Students who are seventeen but will be eighteen before November 5th are eligible to vote in…

Trump vs Harris: Can Kamala Harris Match Trump’s Bold Vision for America?

Trump vs Harris: Can Kamala Harris Match Trump’s Bold Vision for America?

Sep 10, 2024 | mirandaellis

On The Ray Stevens Show, National Security Council Chief Spokesman and former Deputy Assistant to President Trump, John Ullyot, breaks down Trump’s strategy to sway undecided voters in tonight’s debate, whether the Dems will kick Vice President Kamala Harris off the ticket if she performs poorly, and how the media might handle her debate performance. 

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