Ramblin’ Ray is in for Bruce St. James for his last show before the New Year. He’s joined by Local Olympian Kevin Bickner, Father Terry from Holy Family Parish, former CPD Superintendent Garry McCarthy, the legendary Janet Davies, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, and Country music legend John Rich. That and more on the show.

Country music legend, John Rich, joins Ramblin’ Ray to round out the show. The man is not only a musician, but he makes a point to promote hard work, patriotism, and doing good in the world. One example: his whisky, Redneck Riviera, donates a portion of proceeds to Folds of Honor. He and Ray chat about this and the pursuit of happiness in America.

Ramblin’ Ray is joined by Former CPD Superintendent, Garry McCarthy, to talk about the increase in crime in the city and how we can turn it around. McCarthy talks about what changes we can make to start to make positive change. Chicago people matter to Chicago.

Ramblin’ Ray is on with Olympian Kevin Bickner, who is live from a competition in Germany. Originally from Wauconda, Kevin is a ski jumper at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove. This will be Kevin’s second time competing in the Olympic games. He and Ray discuss his start, how big the jumps at the Olympics are, and Ray’s outlook on doing some ski jumping himself.

Ramblin’ Ray is joined by ABC 7 meteorologist, Cheryl Scott, and her famous weather dog, Lola. Also on the show, he talks with Senator and gubernatorial candidate, Darren Bailey. Myke Van De Voort discusses Big Timber Brilliance, a lights show through the weekend in Elgin benefitting the Boy Scouts. That and more, on the full show podcast.

ABC 7 Meteorologist, Cheryl Scott, joins Ramblin’ Ray on WLS. They chat about her famous weather dog, Lola, as well as her hugely anticipated New Years Eve dance and the entire NYE special on ABC.

Looking back on 2021, Ramblin’ Ray reunites with Braxton Mayes. Back in the Summer, he saw Braxton walking down the road in 100 degree heat, so he offered him a ride. From there, he learned Braxton was walking 3 hours each way, to and from work.The internet came together to help him repair his truck. The rest is history.

Ramblin’ Ray, in for Bruce St. James, speaks with Myke Van De Voort, director of marketing for Three Fires Council. Big Timber Brilliance is a walk-through lights experience in Elgin happening through January 2. The Three Fires Council and Scouts in the area were involved in the creation of the show, and they benefit from the proceeds. For information, visit www.bigtimberbrilliance.org.

Ramblin Ray, in for Bruce St. James, is on air ahead of today’s snowstorm, which he has dubbed “Johnny Nordic.” He’s joined by the Weather Channel’s Ray Stagich to talk about just that. Also on the show: Bryan Younge from Crystal Lake’s Cardboard Cup Regatta, Alderman Tom Tunney, and David Hochberg.

Ramblin’ Ray, in for Bruce St. James, talks with The Weather Channel’s Ray Stagich about today’s snowstorm. Ramblin’ Ray has dubbed this storm “Johnny Nordic.” No matter what, snow is news in Chicago. This is especially true for the first measurable snow of the season. Will people remember how to drive? Will they panic and purchase all of the milk and snow in Chicagoland?