The Ray Stevens Show (Oct. 13, 2026) | Chicago’s Budget Crisis, Illinois’ Population Loss & Kamala Harris’ Political Future
The Ray Stevens ShowShow Notes
Today on The Ray Stevens Show, Ald. Ray Lopez of Chicago’s 15th Ward discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to address the city’s massive budget deficit. Lilly Rossi of the Illinois Policy Institute examines how Illinois’ population loss could cost the state a second seat in Congress under Gov. JB Pritzker. Mike Emanuel, Fox News chief Washington correspondent, joins the show to discuss reports that former Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for another run for the White House. The show also features Tirade Tuesday, with a chance to win two tickets to see Def Leppard and the Goo Goo Dolls at the United Center. Key Segments: Ald. Ray Lopez: Mayor Johnson’s plan to tackle Chicago’s budget deficit
Lilly Rossi: Illinois’ population loss and the potential loss of a congressional seat
Mike Emanuel: Kamala Harris and the possibility of another presidential campaign
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