Tag Archives: WLS-AM
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
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
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
Chef Art Smith Rallies Chicago Chefs Cook to Aid Jasper County, South Carolina in Hurricane Helene Recovery
When Chef Art Smith found out that Hurricane Helene was about to hit his hometown of Jasper, he jumped right in with Chicago Chefs Cook. On the Ray Stevens Show, he'll share his heartfelt stories from...
Oct 08, 2024
Understanding the Financial Gaps: Why Is Hurricane Helene Relief Underfunded So Early in the Fiscal Year?
Join The Ray Stevens Show as Trump's economic guru, Stephen Moore, unpacks the budget deficit at the end of the fiscal year. He'll reveal what the government is spending the most money on and challeng...
Oct 08, 2024
'Politicians always hide behind the children when they're looking to do shady things.' - Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman, on the Ray Stevens Show
Tune in to The Ray Stevens Show as 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly shares his perspective on Mayor Brandon Johnson's new school board. He'll discuss how the mayor may be putting Chicago taxpayers at...
Oct 08, 2024
Smash and Grab Mayor for the CTU: Is Brandon Johnson Committed to Chicago's Wellbeing or Just CTU Members?
Yesterday's press conference was a tough one for Mayor Johnson. 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss whether Johnson's behavior is deterring businesses from coming to Chi...
Oct 08, 2024
Be a Lifeline for Animals Displaced by Hurricane Helene: How to Become a Foster Parent
Mark Lukas from PAWS Chicago joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to talk about how you can help animals displaced by Hurricane Helene by becoming a foster parent. He also invites listeners t...
Oct 04, 2024
'Don't be afraid to fail.' Tara Dower, Appalachian Trail Speed Record Holder, on the Ray Stevens Show
Tara Dower, who made history by completing the Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89. She'll share how she trained to break the record, the strateg...
Oct 03, 2024
