Author Archives: Cumulus Media

CPD Lt. Glenn Evans sues city, claiming bias in IPRA probe
(CHICAGO) Chicago Police Lt. Glenn Evans claims a bitter former colleague at the Independent Police Review Authority, and political pressure to look tough on "dirty" cops, led to his indictment last y...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

Drew Peterson sentencing set for Friday in murder-for-hire case
(CHICAGO) Three years ago, moments before he was sentenced to 38 years in prison, Drew Peterson shook a Will County courtroom with a loud, angry and defiant exclamation: "I did not kill Kathleen!" The...
Cumulus Media Jul 29, 2016

Sheriff: Hostage situation resolved at Cook County Jail
(CHICAGO) Two Cook County Jail detainees took over a housing tier for three hours Thursday evening while holding another detainee hostage. It started about 4:30 p.m. in maximum-security Division 10 of...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

Listen to Chris Sale’s Full Statement after his Suspension
Chris Sale talks to the media after 5 day suspension.
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

Illinois seeking new private manager for state’s lottery
CHICAGO (AP) – State officials are officially seeking a new private manager for the Illinois Lottery after moving to terminate Northstar Lottery Group’s contract last year. Gov. Bruce Raun...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

Crosstown Cup: Sale will pitch tonight
CHICAGO - Chris Sale returns from his five-day team suspension tonight as the Chicago White Sox wind up their series against the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs. He takes the roster spot of right-hander ...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

WEATHER – Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 82F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM July 28, 2016 A WEAK COLD FRONT SLIDES THRU BRINGING CHANCES FOR SOME WET WEATHER – NO SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED….cooler weather coming in f...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

UPDATE: City asks court to preserve CPD misconduct records
(CHICAGO) The City of Chicago is asking a judge to order the preservation of police disciplinary records while also striking a section of the rank-and-file police union's collective bargaining agreeme...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

Man charged with setting tent on fire at Naperville gas station
(NAPERVILLE) A man has been charged with setting a tent on fire behind a gas station earlier this month in west suburban Naperville. James Povolo, 71, of the 1300 block of Dartfourt Court in Napervill...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2016

Chicago Police union to officers: Don’t request overtime
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago’s police union is asking officers to refuse to work overtime during the Labor Day weekend to protest the “disrespect” of police and the recent slayings of offi...
Cumulus Media Jul 27, 2016







