Author Archives: Cumulus Media
Chicago overnight winter parking ban begins Tuesday
A snowplow makes its way down Wacker Drive in March 2015. | Rich Hein/Sun-Times (CHICAGO) The annual Chicago overnight winter parking ban goes into effect on Tuesday, Dec. 1, and runs through March 31...
Nov 30, 2015
Arrest made in murder of Tyshawn Lee
Tyshawn Lee | Photo courtesy of Karla Lee via CBS2 (CHICAGO) An arrest has been made in the murder of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, officials said early Friday. The arrest was announced on Twitter early Fri...
Nov 27, 2015
Lane closures scheduled in Wood Dale for intersection reconstruction
(WOOD DALE) Lane closures on Irving Park Road in northwest suburban Wood Dale are scheduled to begin Monday for intersection reconstruction. One lane of Illinois Route 19 will be closed in each direct...
Nov 27, 2015
WEATHER – Rainy, Windy, Cool…and Getting Colder
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer WLS-Forecast Friday, November 27th, 2015 A cold front will result in rain this morning. Turning windy & colder behind the front this afternoon with temp...
Nov 27, 2015
Big John Howell Show Notes Thursday 11-26-15
Big John is celebrating Thanksgiving this morning, so J.C. Corcoran is filling in. The city council’s black caucus is calling for Garry McCarthy to be fired over his handling of the McDonald/Van...
Nov 26, 2015
State of Illinois sues for-profit colleges, alleges deceptio
(CHICAGO) The state of Illinois filed a lawsuit Wednesday against multiple for-profit colleges, alleging deceptive and unfair conduct under the Consumer Fraud Act. The for-profit colleges named in the...
Nov 26, 2015
CPS teacher among 4 protesters arrested Tuesday
(CHICAGO) A Chicago Public Schools teacher was one of four people arrested Tuesday night during downtown protests after the release of the police dashcam video of Laquan McDonald's fatal shooting, the...
Nov 26, 2015
Admitting ‘flawed’ formula, CPS restores nearly 150 special ed positions
(CHICAGO) After considering principal appeals about special education cuts, Chicago Public Schools has restored almost 150 special education positions systemwide, the Sun-Times is reporting. About 120...
Nov 26, 2015
WEATHER – A steady rain early then remaining cloudy with a few showers. High 59F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer WLS Thanksgiving Forecast Thursday, November 26th, 2015 Windy & wet from this Thanksgiving into the start of Friday. Temperatures will run above average...
Nov 26, 2015
5 protesters arrested during Laquan McDonald march
Malcom London. | Chicago Police (CHICAGO) Five protesters were arrested during a Tuesday night march following the release of dashcam footage of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald's shooting. Malcolm X...
Nov 25, 2015
