Author Archives: Cumulus Media
Bicyclist killed in Waukegan hit-and-run crash
Jack Henderson | Waukegan police (WAUKEGAN) After a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning in north suburban Waukegan, authorities are looking for the victim's family and the driv...
Jul 16, 2015
Police searching for human remains in Marquette Park Lagoon
(CHICAGO) Chicago Police have been searching the Marquette Park Lagoon on the Southwest Side for evidence in a criminal investigation. A police source said divers were searching for human remains afte...
Jul 15, 2015
Man gets 6 years in prison for lying about niece’s heirs
Bangaly Sylla | Cook County Sheriff's photo (CHICAGO) A Cook County judge on Tuesday hammered a West African immigrant with a six-year prison sentence for lying to the court about the heirs of a woman...
Jul 15, 2015
At-home massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting client
Gilberto Carrera | Chicago Police (CHICAGO) An at-home massage therapist already on supervision for attacking a female client is again facing accusations of sexually assaulting another woman who sough...
Jul 15, 2015
Man tries to abduct young girl, but her friend grabs her legs and won’t let go
(CHICAGO) When a man tried to abduct a young girl Monday morning in the North Side Avondale neighborhood, her friend saved her by grabbing hold of her ankles and not letting go until the man gave up a...
Jul 15, 2015
Suit: Northwest suburban crematory facilities, raided by feds, sold body parts
(ROSEMONT) Two more lawsuits have been filed against northwest suburban crematory facilities that, families allege, sold their loved ones' body parts for profit instead of disposing of them properly. ...
Jul 15, 2015
United Airlines employee charged with fatal hit-and-run crash
Daniel R. Wehr | Des Plaines police UPDATES WITH MUGSHOT (DES PLAINES) A United Airlines employee is accused of driving off in a company car after a fatally striking a bicyclist Monday evening in nort...
Jul 15, 2015
Wednesday Weather Forecast – A mix of clouds and sun. High 74F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 Lower humidity and cooler numbers for tomorrow! The heat and humidity are back with some 90s this weekend! SUNRISE AND SUNS...
Jul 15, 2015
One Chicago death from legionella reported
(CHICAGO) A person living at a Gold Coast rehabilitation center has died of legionella, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. The agency had very few details, but said the victim was l...
Jul 14, 2015
How to Help Prepare Your Daughter for College
This summer, thousands of young women are preparing to go to college, and Jen DeSalvo sits down to talk about Dr. M. Susan Scanlon’s new book that teaches these women how to prepare. “The ...
Jul 14, 2015
