The Ray Stevens Show (Sept. 30, 2026) | Peoples Gas Rate Hike, Illinois’ 8th District & Title IX

On today’s Ray Stevens Show, Jim Chilsen of the Citizens Utility Board discusses a letter from state and local elected officials opposing a proposed Peoples Gas rate hike. Jennifer Davis, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, joins the show to discuss her attendance at the MAHA Conference in Washington, D.C. Neeraja Deshpande of Independent Women discusses the Department of Education’s formal rescission of the Biden-era Title IX regulations and the reinstatement of the 2020 rule. The Education Department says the action restores its previous Title IX regulations, including rules governing women’s and girls’ athletic opportunities. Angela Cummings, executive director of AFSP Illinois, previews the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk and its effort to raise awareness, support those affected by suicide and reduce stigma. Key Segments: Jim Chilsen: Elected officials oppose Peoples Gas rate hike Jennifer Davis: Illinois 8th Congressional District race, East Dundee Oktoberfest and MAHA Conference Neeraja Deshpande: Department of Education rescinds Biden-era Title IX rule Angela Cummings: AFSP Illinois Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk Bailey/Delmar Live: Two-ticket giveaway for Oct. 14 Chris Plante: Opening segment and national headlines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.