Author Archives: Cumulus Media

Expressway Shootings Up, ISP Adding Patrols
By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — After another expressway shooting this morning the Governor is pledging more support. The shooting happened on the inbound side of the Edens Expressway nea...
Cumulus Media Sep 03, 2021
Fighting Illini Big win for new head coach Bret Bielema
What’s better than getting your first win of the season? Your first win for the new head coach! The Fighting took to the scorching hot Memorial Stadium field full of vim and vigor in front of ov...
Cumulus Media Aug 29, 2021

The history behind Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood

The Pullman National Monument is set for its site grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 4th over the Labor Day weekend. Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) discusses with John Howell the excitement surrounding th...
Cumulus Media Aug 27, 2021

The Taste of Greektown is back!
Today through Sunday, August 29 along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren, stop by the Taste of Greektown to eat amazing food and hear great live music! https://www.wlsam.com/wp-content/uploads/sit...
Cumulus Media Aug 27, 2021

13 U.S. service members killed in Kabul airport attack
Former FBI agent and ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins John Howell to discuss who ISIS-K is and their role in the crisis in Afghanistan.
Cumulus Media Aug 26, 2021

Pritzker Announces New Mandates
By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — Gov. JB Pritzker Thursday announced that mask will be required indoors for anyone ages two and older. It kicks in on Monday. Pritzker is also requiring tea...
Cumulus Media Aug 26, 2021

Why are Naperville teachers thinking about going on strike?
Naperville Teachers Union President, Dan Iverson, shares why Naperville teachers may go on strike right at the beginning of the school year. https://www.wlsam.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/353/2021/08/...
Cumulus Media Aug 18, 2021

Mask Mandate Kicks In Friday
By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that masks will be required in all indoor public settings. That includes bars, restaurants and gy...
Cumulus Media Aug 18, 2021

Durbin blames Afghan security forces that “melted away.”
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Cumulus Media Aug 17, 2021

Will Chicago hotels be able to bounce back from the pandemic?
Chicago hotels are expected to lose 10,000 room nights in 2 weeks due to the delta variant. Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, says they expected a lo...
Cumulus Media Aug 17, 2021







