Author Archives: Cumulus Media
At What Age Should Rock Stars Slow Down?
Chicagoan and Ides of March singer Jim Peterik collapsed in Des Plaines over the weekend. He’s expected to be OK, but why’d he go down? Ron Onesti, CEO and President of Onesti Entertainmen...
Jul 17, 2023
A young boy remains hospitalized after being thrown from a carnival ride in Antioch
A ten year old boy remains hospitalized after he was thrown from a carnival ride at the Taste of Antioch on Sunday. Carnival rides were shut down after the boy was thrown from his seat and seriously i...
Jul 17, 2023
James Zagel, Judge in Blago Case, Dies
(CHICAGO) — U.S. District Judge James Zagel, who oversaw famous cases, including the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 82.Judge Zagel pr...
Jul 17, 2023
Clean up underway across the Chicago area after multiple tornadoes confirmed
The National Weather Service confirming as many as eight tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area last night in LaGrange, McCook near O’Hare airport, Carol Stream, Oswego Cicero, Huntley and a...
Jul 13, 2023
Pritzker heading to United Kingdom
Governor JB Pritzker leaves Thursday for a week-long trip to the UK, reportedly to sell Illinois as a business destination. Electric vehicle manufacturing in the state may be a major point of focus as...
Jul 13, 2023
Bailey Tired of Career Politicians, Reason for Run
(CHICAGO) — Former State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is explaining why he is taking on an incumbent in a Downstate congressional district.The former Republican Gubernatorial candidate tells WLS...
Jul 13, 2023
FOP: Allegations of Migrant Abuse are False
(CHICAGO) — The head of the Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago believes allegations of abuse towards migrants at police stations are false.FOP President John Catanzara tells WLS-AM 890 that he...
Jul 13, 2023
‘He [Mayor Brandon Johnson] is not a labor mayor.’ – Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara on WLS AM 890
President of Chicago’s police union John Catanzara joins Ramblin Ray on the Big 89 to discuss why he believes Mayor Johnson refuses to grant the FOP 12 weeks of paid parental leave, highlights t...
Jul 13, 2023
Worried about missing the northern lights? Alder Planetarium’s tips for amateur stargazers
Director of Public Observing at the Alder Planetarium Michelle Nichols joins Ramblin Ray on the Big 89 to discuss what to do if you missed your chance to see the northern lights, helpful tips for amat...
Jul 13, 2023
Severe Weather Hits Chicago, Damage in Suburbs
Strong thunderstorms and tornadoes moved through the area Wednesday afternoon and evening, sparking strings of warnings. There were reports of multiple funnel clouds and confirmed touchdowns.Confirmed...
Jul 12, 2023
