Author Archives: Cumulus Media

Gov. Pritzker signed a new bill to fix loopholes in the state's firearms laws and FOID card system. State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) talks to John Howell about what to expect from the new legisla...

By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — The Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity is awarding Cook County $744,600 as part of its Community Navigator Program and We Rise Together coalition ...

By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (NAPERVILLE, IL) — Naperville School District 203 is joining the growing list of schools that will require masks when classes resume this year. The decision was made a...

Another Lollapalooza is in the books, but will Chicago regret it in a few days? Former Gov. Pat Quinn joins John Howell to discuss how big of a role money played in the decision to move forward with L...

By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — City officials today released the latest tally from Lollapalooza 2021. The music event was held in Grant Park from July 29-August 1 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ...

Thank you to everyone that showed up for the dinner!

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Patty Olinger, Executive Director of the Global BioRisk Advisory Council, warns WLS listeners not to let their guard down entirely when it comes to COVID-19 as cases continue to go up across America. ...

By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — With hot temperatures in store for this weekend, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Department of Family & Support Services and oth...