Author Archives: Cumulus Media

There’s an app for that, making riding a Divvy bike a lot easier
(CHICAGO) Want to hop on a Divvy bike without waiting in line or looking for your key? Now there's an app for that. Officials of the blue bike ride share system announced Friday a partnership with Tra...
Cumulus Media May 07, 2016
Eric Trump talks about his father’s Cinco de Mayo tweet
[van id=”politics/2016/05/05/eric-trump-cinco-de-mayo-taco-bowl-tweet-sot-erin.cnn”] Donald Trump wished the world a happy Cinco de Mayo by tweeting a photo of himself grinning and eating ...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

Remap On November Ballot
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (SPRINGFIELD, IL) On the November ballot you’ll be asked to vote yes or no on a couple of popular ideas. Too often gas tax money for roads and mass transit is divert...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

New App Will Handle Your Awkward Customer Service Moments
Boston-based startup app GetHuman has unveiled a new service that lets you to pay $5 to $25 to hire a “problem solver” who will call a company’s customer service line on your behalf ...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

Big John Howell Show Notes 5-6-16
Mitt Romney says he's going to skip the Republican convention in Cleveland. He joins a list including both President's Bush, John McCain, Mark Kirk and Bruce Rauner. Congressman Bob Dold from the 10th...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

2 lanes closed after 4-vehicle crash on inbound Kennedy
(CHICAGO) Multiple people were injured in a four-vehicle crash that left two lanes closed Friday morning on the inbound Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side. The crash occurred at 7:38 a.m. on inb...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

BREAKING: R-Congressman Bob Dold Says He Will Not Endorse Donald Trump
Moderate North Shore Republican, Congressman Bob Dold, told John Howell this morning that Donald Trump will not get his vote. https://www.wlsam.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/353/2016/05/5-06-16-Bob-Dol...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

Places to take Mom for Kids of All Ages; Weekend Events May 6th thru 8th
Some things to take your own or favorite mom to this weekend: Whiskey and Tequila Fest, the Chicago Beer Classic, LADY – a women’s event, Fairy Fest, Kites & Kids, and Supercar Saturda...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

REWIND: Herb Morrison on WLS Covers the Hindenburg Disaster in 1937
On this day in WLS history, May 6, 1937, WLS reporter, Herb Morrison covers the Hindenburg disaster. Much thanks to @RadioRewinder: May 6, 1937 Talk about a classic aircheck. @wlsam890 #Chicago report...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016

Marvel’s “Civil War” in Theatres Today…and Jen DeSalvo is Team Cap
A day to dress up as a superhero? I’ll take it. – Jen DeSalvo In the case that I haven’t made you want to go and throw your money at the nearest movie theatre, here’s th...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2016







