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WLS-AM 890

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The Legendary "Big 89" continues to inform and entertain Chicago with award-winning local news and iconic local/national personalities. A Cumulus Media Station.

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WLS-AM will carry President Trump's primetime address to the nation tonight. The address is currently scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central Time. Listen LIVE on WLS-AM 890, wlsam.com and on the WLS-AM App.
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UPDATE: Tonight's scheduled match between #Chicago and #Vancouver has been postponed due to poor air quality conditions. #ChicagoFireFC #CF97
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An Oak Lawn fraudster stole millions to fund a lavish yacht named "Butt Nekkid". What should Ramblin Ray name the WLS-AM yacht? Let us know in the comments or text 312-477-8900! chicagotribune.com/2026/06/2…
Feds: Owner of Oak Lawn methadone clinic stole millions, funded lavish lifestyle including yacht...

Feds: Owner of Oak Lawn methadone clinic stole millions, funded lavish lifestyle including yacht...

The owner of an Oak Lawn methadone clinic has been charged in a massive fraud scheme that allegedly swindled tens of millions of dollars from government programs.

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Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X that senior citizens should be exempt from all property taxes. Is she helping Americans on a fixed income or hurting younger taxpayers? bit.ly/4x3q8hf
Rep. Nancy Mace says seniors shouldn't pay property tax. Is she...

Rep. Nancy Mace says seniors shouldn't pay property tax. Is she...

David Hochberg from Team Hochberg joins Ray to talk about Rep. Nancy Mace's suggestion that senior citizens should be exempt from property tax and what effect it would have on local municipalities.

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Head @IlliniFootball coach Bret Bielema joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the state of the Illinois football program, offseason developments, and expectations for the upcoming season. #Illini #Football omny.fm/shows/ray-stevens-sh…
Coach Bret Bielema on Building a Winner: Inside the Future of...

Coach Bret Bielema on Building a Winner: Inside the Future of...

Fighting Illini head football coach Bret Bielema joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the state of the Illinois football program, offseason developments, and expectations for the upcoming season....

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ICYMI: Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing law enforcement staffing crisis facing police departments across America. omny.fm/shows/ray-stevens-sh…
America’s Police Shortage Crisis: Former Chief Warns Public Safety Is...

America’s Police Shortage Crisis: Former Chief Warns Public Safety Is...

Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing law enforcement staffing crisis facing police departments across America. Weitzel argues that officer...

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Win 2 tickets to the July 4 NASCAR race PLUS killer grand prize: garage & pit passes, meet #48 driver, hauler tour, merch & pit box view! Listen weekdays thru June 5. Be Caller #9 at 312-477-8900 on Ray’s cue! Or sign up: wlsam.com/2026/05/26/1751966… Epic 4th awaits. Who’s calling?
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Happy National Nascar Day!
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BREAKING NEWS: President Trump says he will suspend federal gas tax "for a period of time" in order to lower fuel prices.
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BREAKING NEWS: Cole Allen pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate President Trump.
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On May 6, 1937, WLS reporter Herbert Morrison and engineer Charlie Nehlson were on hand for the arrival of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst, NJ. The two were the only radio reporters there, recording the events. (📸Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #wls #hindenburg
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BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump is nominating Fox News Channel contributor Nicole Saphier for surgeon general.
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It was the first record to be played on WLS Musicradio when we switched to rock ‘n roll on May 2, 1960. Alley-Oop by The Hollywood Argyles. WLS played contemporary music for 29 years before becoming Chicago’s Talk Station. (📸 Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #wls
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BREAKING NEWS: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump
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Lulu Belle and Scotty were popular performers on the WLS National Barn Dance as well as in person as pictured at this Farm Progress show from 1937. (📸Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #throwbackthursday #wls #nationalbarndance
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Jay Marvin brought his unique style to WLS in 1993. He gained an instant following known as "The Nation of Marvin." (📸:Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #throwbackthursday #wls #jaymarvin #nationofmarvin
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BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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BREAKING NEWS: An Iranian envoy said Tehran would “take immediate and proportionate” action if President Trump follows through on his threats.
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BREAKING NEWS: The Artemis II astronauts set a record today as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby.
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BREAKING NEWS: The Chicago Sky have traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for 2 first-round picks.
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