Author Archives: Cumulus Media

George W. Bush returns to the political scene
By Maeve Reston Ex-presidents tend to recede from public view, particularly when they leave office — as George W. Bush did — with a Gallup approval rating hovering around 30%. But Bush is ...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Tornado victim identified
OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump is monitoring severe weather that caused a string of tornadoes blamed for three deaths in the Midwest. The deadly storm is moving to the...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

WEATHER UPDATE: Snow, remember that? It’s the forecast!
By Geoff Maurer, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) Falling temps/blustery winds and some snow flakes are falling this afternoon. Some SNOW in the forecast for Thursday as a clipper comes through...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Phone scammers impersonate cops calling about arrest warrant
(WOODSTOCK) Phone scammers are calling residents in northwest suburban McHenry County to falsely inform them of arrest warrants against them. During the scam, the caller will identify himself as a pol...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Tips For Insurance Claims In Aftermath of Storms
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) As the damage following Tuesday’s tornadoes in La Salle County and other areas of the state continues to be assessed, there are things home and business owner...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Dow soars 300 points, zooming past 21,000 for the first time
By Matt Egan Wall Street is giving President Trump’s first speech to Congress a standing ovation. The Dow soared 300 points and zoomed beyond the 21,000 level for the first time ever on Wednesda...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Why Would Anyone Wait 2 Hours in Line?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNghyQ8_QK0 We visit the iconic Chicago restaurant, Heaven on Seven, the next best thing to New Orleans during Mardi Gras.
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Johnny Jet talks about how to save money on travel; Gary from Chicago has an incredible back story – 2/28/17 (Hour 2)
https://audioboom.com/posts/5656860-johnny-jet-talks-about-how-to-save-money-on-travel-gary-from-chicago-has-an-incredible-back-story-2-28-17-hour-2 Johnny Jet has some tips on how to save money on tr...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Update: Weather service, governor to survey Illinois storm damage
This photo provided by Tim Creedon shows his baseball and a hailstone that fell in the backyard of Creedon’s home in Ottawa, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has a...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017

Illinois Senate makes progress on ‘grand bargain’
By John O’Connor and Kiannah Sepeda-Miller, Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has moved forward on pieces of a budget compromise. But the tough votes are scheduled fo...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2017







