Doug Meffley, director of Honor Flight Chicago, shares how his organization honors hundreds of veterans every year by taking them on a life changing journey to Washington D.C.

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1. IF YOU ARE READY TO CELEBRATE EASTER EARLY WITH YOUR FURRY PALS- Check out the Dog Easter Egg Hunt on Sat, April 12th at  from 1-3pm at Horner Park- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dog-egg-hunt-at-horner-park-tickets-1279757572349?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Come join us for a pawsome fundraising event at Horner Park! Bring your furry friend along for a tail-wagging good time searching for eggs filled with treats, plus other fun activities. We'll be meeting just east of the field house, near where the Farmer's Market is held.

Regular Admission includes:

• bandanna
• egg hunt
• giveaways
• costume contest (and a costume parade at 1:30pm!!!!) 
• photo area
• lick painting

2. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR COSPLAY: CHECK OUT C2E2 APRIL 11-13th at McCormick Place- https://www.c2e2.com/en-us.htmlComics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness. 

3. IF YOU'RE HANGRY FOR BREAKFAST FOOD ANYTIME OF DAY, CHECK OUT CHICAGO WAFFLES- they just launched their fifth location, at 4768 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago Waffles is known for serving made-from-scratch meals for over 22 years. They serve not only sweet and savory waffles but also bold burgers, sandwiches and creative cocktails. Other locations are located in the West loop, South Loop, Oak Park and Willowbrook. A discount senior menu is offered, and kids dine free on weekdays. For more inf, follow them @chicagowaffles 

4. IF YOU'RE FEELING TOUGH- Armored MMA: Medieval Cage Fighting Championship (FOLLOW ON IG @armoredmma)

Armored MMA is coming to Hammond on April 12! Top fighters from around the world battle it out in an iron cage with swords, maces, and shields. Taking place at the Hammond Civic Center, the event promises an unforgettable evening of action. This is MMA on a whole new level—don’t miss out!  Armored MMA, tHe viral sensation that fuses medieval combat with modern MMA, is leaving its Nashville roots for the very first time and coming straight to the Hammond Civic Center. Get ready for 12 epic battles, where warriors clad in authentic knight armor clash with swords, maces, and shields inside an iron cage. This is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. All ages are welcome. (recommended 3+)

• OPENING HOURS:
• DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M.
• FIGHTS START AT 7:00 P.M.
•  DURATION: 4 HOURS
•  LOCATION: HAMMOND CIVIC CENTER

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Emma Francis and Caroline Kelly want to make your Easter easier by "egging your yard". They join Ray Stevens to share how they came up with the idea and how you can have your yard turned into the best Easter egg hunt in the neighborhood.

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David Hochberg from Homeside Financial joins Ray to give his take on a bumpy week in the economy and the effect of bond sell-offs on mortgage rates.

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Fox Business contributor Phil Flynn joins Ray and Nick to look at how President Trump's economic moves this week have affected our greatest economic rival and how the showdown can recalibrate the global economy in America's favor.

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Former GOP candidate Desi Anderson joins Ray Stevens to share why she filed a complaint against colleges across the Midwest alleging the illegal disclosure of student information and how it affects local voting.

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In a new memo, State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has told her lawyers to object any time electronic monitoring is imposed on a defendant on the grounds that the system is understaffed and poses a threat to the public's safety.

Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins Ray Stevens to talk about his own experience with electronic monitoring and why this might be a step in the right direction.

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Brian Pannebecker from Auto Workers for Trump joins Ray Stevens to look at the effect of the new reciprocal tariffs on the American auto industry and why the policy provides protection for workers and incentive for investment in domestic auto production. 

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Journalist Salena Zito returns to the Ray Stevens Show to look at the devastation that NAFTA brought to factories in Pennsylvania, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and what a deal with Japan's Nippon Steel can do for union steel workers.

Read Salena's dive into the culture of western Pennsylvania steel workers in the Washington Post and follow her on X at @ZitoSalena

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Author and Cubs historian Rick Kaempfer returns with his latest edition of EveryCubEver, a definitive guide to every player that donned Cubbie blue. Which Cubs served in the Civil War? Who went to prison as a jewel thief? Which Cub was nicknamed "Piano Legs"? EveryCubEver has the answers that every Cub fan needs to know.

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