Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Deadly Chicago Weekend, Trump to Respond
(CHICAGO) -- After a violent weekend in Chicago that saw at least 54 people shot, seven fatally, Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson continue to deny federal help. This as President Don...
Sep 02, 2025
Water Warning in South Burbs
(CHICAGO) -- There is a warning about unhealthy drinking water in a handful of towns in the south suburbs and it has prompted one mayor to take action. High nitrate levels have made it unsafe to drink...
Jun 09, 2025
Man Charged In Shooting Death of Officer
(CHICAGO) -- A suspect is now facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a Chicago police officer. Chicago Police say 25-year-old Adrian Rucker pointed a rifle at police on Thursday night...
Jun 09, 2025
CPD Officer Shot, Killed Overnight
(CHICAGO) -- A 36-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty early Friday morning. Authorities identified the slain officer as Krystal Rivera. The incident happened at Eas...
Jun 06, 2025
Alderman Slams Mayor
(CHICAGO) -- Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) is slamming Mayor Brandon Johnson's appointed Public Health Commissioner's decision to restrict 2025 PlayStreets grants to only traditionally known African...
Apr 25, 2025
Thousands of government workers may be headed back to work
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal...
Apr 08, 2025
BBB Warns Consumers of Post-Holiday Reward Scams
(CHICAGO) -- As the holiday season comes to a close and decorations are stored away, many of us find ourselves eagerly awaiting spring break. However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scamm...
Jan 14, 2025
Prosecution Rests in Madigan Case
(CHICAGO) -- The prosecution in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is resting its case. This comes after nine weeks and 50 witnesses. Now defense attorneys will do t...
Dec 19, 2024
Prosecution Rests in Madigan Case
(CHICAGO) — The prosecution in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is resting its case.This comes after nine weeks and 50 witnesses. Now defense attorneys will ...
Dec 19, 2024
Residents to Name Plows
(CHICAGO) -- The city is holding its annual "You Name A Snowplow" contest. Chicago residents are encouraged to submit snowplow names at www.chicagoshovels.org by January 4. At the end of the contest, ...
Dec 17, 2024
