Author Archives: Cumulus Media
Trial begins for man charged with killing off-duty Chicago Police officer
Marcus Floyd | Cook County sheriff’s office (CHICAGO) Thomas Wortham III was poised during most of his testimony Wednesday against one of his son's alleged killers, the Chicago Sun-Times is repo...
Oct 15, 2015
WEATHER – Sunny. High 64F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 Cooler at the moment but the coldest air of the season (so far)on the way for the end of the week and the weekend…...
Oct 14, 2015
Man tried to sexually assault woman in Lincoln Park
(CHICAGO) Chicago Police are warning North Side residents after a man tried to sexually assault a woman exercising Monday night in Lincoln Park. The 43-year-old woman was on the walking path in the 17...
Oct 14, 2015
Will Paul Ryan Be The New Speaker of The House?
The political world is still waiting to hear whether or not Paul Ryan will answer the calls to serve as Speaker of the House. Reportedly the holdup is the fact that Ryan is worried about sacrificing t...
Oct 14, 2015
Could a “for sale” sign be slapped on the Thompson Center?
Thompson Center By Bill Cameron, WLS News (CHICAGO) Governor Rauner, today, called reporters to the Thompson Center downtown to say he wants to sell the place. To both save & make millions, Rauner...
Oct 13, 2015
Cubs look to end Cardinals season
Courtesy Photo By John Dempsey, WLS News (CHICAGO) The Chicago Cubs play game four of their National League division series this afternoon at Wrigley Field, as they look to close out the St. Louis Car...
Oct 13, 2015
As Little As Eight Months for Byrd-Bennett
Barbara Byrd-Bennett on Connected to Chicago w/Bill Cameron, Photo by Bill Cameron By Bill Cameron, WLS News (CHICAGO) The former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Barbara Byrd-Bennett, pleaded guilty to...
Oct 13, 2015
Rahm: Cops “You Tube” effect partly to blame for rising crime.
By John Dempsey, WLS News (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel says a lot of Chicago police officers are being less aggressive in fighting crime, because they don’t want to end up on You Tube. The mayor...
Oct 13, 2015
Big John Howell Show Notes for Tueday 10-13-15
Having a blast: Cubs set playoff home run record, can make more history. Connecticut school district reverses decision to cancel Halloween. Zimbabwe will not charge US dentist for killing Cecil the li...
Oct 13, 2015
Police: Woman struck by stolen vehicle during high-speed chase on Southwest Side
A woman was struck by a vehicle that led police on a high-speed chase Monday night on the Southwest Side. | Network Video Productions (CHICAGO) Charges are pending against a man who led Chicago Police...
Oct 13, 2015
