Author Archives: Cumulus Media
ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler talks about the upcoming cold and snow
Tracy Butler from ABC joins the show to talk about the snowy forecast this weekend.
Dec 16, 2016
Sykes, Pryor among top contenders for Supreme Court vacancy — sources
By Pamela Brown and Eugene Scott It will be some time before Donald Trump announces a nominee to fill the vacancy left by Antonin Scalia, according to transition insiders. But two names continue to em...
Dec 16, 2016
Regulators: Doctor molested patients, overprescribed drugs
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois is suspending a Chicago psychiatrist’s license for overprescribing narcotics and sexual contact with patients. Regulators on Wednesday pulled the license of Dr. Josip Pas...
Dec 16, 2016
Bird strikes send 2 jets back to airports in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) - Two jets each carrying more than 160 passengers have made safe emergency landings in northern Illinois following bird strikes. Allegiant says Flight 1671 from Chicago Rockford Internati...
Dec 16, 2016
Gas leak causes Chicago-area home explosion, fire; 2 hurt
HOMER GLEN, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say a home explosion and large fire caused by a natural gas leak injured two people in suburban Chicago and prompted the evacuation of area residents. Will County E...
Dec 16, 2016
WEATHER – Cloudy with snow showers becoming a steady accumulating snow later on. High around 20F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer WLS-AM Morning Forecast Friday, December 16, 2016 Accumulating snow through Saturday will be followed by a blast of arctic air on Sunday. **Winter Weather a...
Dec 16, 2016
WATCH: Wrestler Shad Gaspard Stops a Robber
From Pro Wrestling Sheet: Here is footage of ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard fighting a man who threatened him with an airsoft gun over the weekend. According to Pro Wresting Sheet, Gaspard took a BB gun awa...
Dec 15, 2016
WEATHER – Sunny to partly cloudy. Windy and FRIGID! High 9F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM 12/15/16 Active pattern continues. Lots of cold air still logged in place. More snow/possibly a mixed bag of winter weather on the way for Friday into...
Dec 15, 2016
John & Ray in 60 – 12-14-16
Donald Trump’s victory speech in Wisconsin. David Grisham is a pastor in Texas who told kids Santa isn’t real. State Senator Christine Radogno talks about the budget impasse. Plus, a Chick...
Dec 15, 2016
Metra CEO Gets Pay Hike, Commuters Get Fare Hike
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A month after Metra Commuters were hit with another fare hike, the Metra board has voted to give Metra CEO Don Orseno a $28,000 raise. The board voted unanimous...
Dec 15, 2016
