Wren is a ten-year-old Beagle who came to PAWS Chicago from Chicago Animal Care and Control. This senior Beagle has only gotten better and even more adorable with age! Wren’s favorite pastimes include walks where she can sniff everything under

Vernon Hills Choir on the Big John and Ramblin' Ray Show

Dec 21st, 2018 23m 6s

With the holiday's around the corner we think of Christmas carolling and sitting around the fire. We had one of these live on WLS!

Big John and Ramblin' Rays Airing of The Grievances

Dec 20th, 2018 5m 48s

With Festivus next week, John and Ray get a headstart on the holiday.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks out about President Trump's withdraw from Syria

Dec 20th, 2018 7m 19s

Representative Adam Kinzinger joins Big John and Ramblin' Ray in airing his thoughts about President Trump's withdrawal from Syria.

Chris Plante: " I always love a good government shut down, especially around the holidays."

Dec 19th, 2018 6m 9s

Has Chris Plante given up? Plante gives the reasons as to why things haven't progressed and things that have gotten in the way of making it happen.

Bussiness Owner Gives Out $40M in Christmas Bonuses

Dec 19th, 2018 9m 28s

Big John and Ramblin' Ray get positive in the spirit after talking about a business owner who gives out extremely gracious bonuses. But John soon goes dark when talking about a woman who lost her tiny house.

Bob Ibach: Commemorative footballs for the University of Notre Dame undefeated season

Dec 19th, 2018 4m 6s

Big John and Ramblin' Ray are joined by author Bob Ibach who talks about the University of Notre Dames undefeated season and their first invite to the College Football Playoffs. They are selling limited edition commemorative footballs to mark t

Popeyes launches 'Emotional Support Chicken' carrier at Philadelphia airport

Dec 19th, 2018 4m 47s

Popeyes is jumping on the controversial emotional support pet bandwagon with its latest promotion — a to-go container for its “Emotional Support Chicken.”

Kim Komando: Tech trends for this holiday season and last minute gift ideas.

Dec 18th, 2018 7m 25s

Wondering what last minute gifts to get? Tech guru Kim Komando gives her last minute ideas and what trends she has seen this holiday season. Giving Big John and Ramblin' Ray some late minute ideas.

Rep. Jeanne Ives: Yellow jacket movement in Chicago?

Dec 18th, 2018 6m 56s

As taxes grow higher in Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives fights to take action to stop the aggressive taxing. She joins Big John and Ramblin' Ray ahead of her press conference to announce Chicago's own yellow jacket protest, which is based off what's

Two officers responding to 'shots fired' were stuck and killed by Metra train

Dec 18th, 2018 7m 32s

Two Chicago police officers were killed Monday after being struck by a metro train, authorities said.Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmolejo were responding to a shots fired call on the city's South Side when a passing train, going 60 mph to 70 mph,

Dionne Miller: Bears win the NFC North tittle.

Dec 17th, 2018 6m 16s

ABC 7 Sports Dionne Miller talks about the big win for the Chicago Bears with Big John and Ramblin' Ray. As the Bears win the NFC North title and push the Packers out of the playoffs.

Aldermanic candidate David Krupa addresses the allegations of abusive behaviour

Dec 17th, 2018 6m 33s

13th Ward candidate David Krupa joins Big John and Ramblin' Ray on allegations that were released about the aldermanic candidate from his former high school girlfriend.

Ald. Raymond Lopez: "I am certain that the gangs have an invested interest that I am defeated"

Dec 14th, 2018 6m 39s

Big John and Ramblin' Ray are joined by Ald. Raymond Lopez as he discusses the incident that happened when a volunteer was shot; along with the race for 15th ward alderman and the gang issues.

PAWS pet of the week: Casper!

Dec 14th, 2018 2m 19s

Casper is a friendly one-year old Labrador Retriever/Black Cur mix. Looking for a running buddy? Casper is your guy! This social boy LOVES meeting new people while out on walks. Casper is looking for an active home with an experienced owner

Bill Cameron: "It's very much an Illinois cause in J. B. Pritzker to be diplomatic at the White House."

Dec 14th, 2018 5m 55s

Big John, Ramblin' Ray, and Connected to Chicago's Bill Cameron discuss the meeting of governor-elect J. B. Pritzker and President Trump.

Michael Goodwin: "I believe 2019 is gonna be the most turbulent year that we've seen in quite some time."

Dec 13th, 2018 6m 54s

Michael Goodwin from the NY Post discusses the past 24 hours of President Trump's life with Big John and Ramblin' Ray, breaking down everything that's happened from the WH debate to Michael Cohen, and more.

Illinois Tollway expands its support for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

Dec 13th, 2018 3m 49s

Executive Director of the Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Liz Gorman, joins Big John and Ramblin' Ray to explaining how the Illinois Tollway is expanding its support for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. They're accepting to

Green Bay fan hopes to win legal right to wear Packers gear on Soldier Field sideline

Dec 13th, 2018 7m 20s

Packers Fan Russell Beckman awaits judge ruling before Sunday's game to see if he can wear Green Bay gear on bears sidelines. Big John and Ramblin' Ray have Beckman on to understand what happened and the details on why he's suing the Bears.

Ald. Marty Quinn may have gone too far in trying to eliminate Depaul student from aldermanic race

Dec 12th, 2018 8m 48s

19-year-old David Krupa tells Big John and Ramblin' Ray how he feels Alderman Marty Quinn has been using strong-arm tactics and dirty tricks to try and knock him off the ballot.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2018 with Al Pitrelli

Dec 12th, 2018 3m 35s

Al Pitrelli is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, and Alice Cooper. He talks about this years 2018 season with Big John and Ramblin' Ray, see TSO December 28th at 3 pm or 8 pm!

Chuck Goudie: Evanston cop joined DEA to help Puerto Rican drug gang

Dec 12th, 2018 7m 7s

Chuck Goudie from ABC7 broke the story of a former Evanston police detective has been accused in a sweeping federal indictment of joining the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration so he could protect a vicious Puerto Rico-based drug organization

Chris Plante: "Does this President need a director of communications? Good question."

Dec 12th, 2018 8m 9s

Would you accept the offer of the President's Chief of Staff? Big John, Ramblin' Ray, and Chris Plante talk about Rick Santorum's polite way of turning down the job. Along with the debate at the white house between President Trump, Nancy Pelosi

John Ziegler: "We have far more evidence of impeachable offenses by Donald Trump than we had against Bill Clinton."

Dec 11th, 2018 11m

Big John and John Ziegler from Mediaite, talk about President Trump and the headlines stating how he should be impeached, among other outrageous headlines he's involved in.