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The White Sox are finally Central Division champs!

Sep 24, 2021 | mirandaellis

The White Sox are finally ACL champs after 13 years, and WLS’ Rob Martier is not hiding his excitement.

‘I think we’re learning more and are realizing PTSD impacts a lot of people.’ -Ash Pantino, Director of ‘The Walking Wounded’

Sep 23, 2021 | mirandaellis

PTSD affects about 3.5 percent of U.S. adults every year. Ash Pantino, Director of ‘The Walking Wounded,’ talks to Bruce St James about her documentary premiering October 1, 2021.

Two more Illinoisans arrested for involvement in insurrection

Sep 22, 2021 | bgogoel

The two residents initially denied any involvement in breaching the Capitol, but a tip to the FBI eventually led to their arrest.

Lightfoot makes pitch for Bears to stay in Chicago

Sep 21, 2021 | bgogoel

The Chicago Bear’s interest in moving to Arlington Heights has persuaded Lori Lightfoot to consider upgrading the area around Soldier Field

Illinois schools and hospitals begin vaccine mandate

Sep 21, 2021 | bgogoel

A new vaccine mandate with a testing option is now in place for staffs at schools, hospitals, and clinics in Illinois.

Is it really going to take 16 billion dollars to run the City of Chicago?

Sep 21, 2021 | mirandaellis

WLS’ new City Hall Reporter, Mallory Vor Broker, recaps Mayor Lightfoot’s proposal.

ICU beds in short supply in southern IL

Sep 20, 2021 | bgogoel

Staffing and resource shortages are exacerbating ICU bed shortages in southern parts of the state.

Lightfoot Delivers 2022 Budget Address

Sep 20, 2021 | bgogoel

41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano shares his reaction to Mayor Lightfoot’s budget address at today’s city council meeting

Will America ever be safe from cyber attacks?

Sep 20, 2021 | mirandaellis

Is your car vulnerable to a cyber attack? Bruce St James and Judy Pielach talk to Nick Powers, Security Consultant at SpecterOps, to get some answers.

How the GOP performed in the CA recall

Sep 17, 2021 | bgogoel

A deep dive into the demographics of the California recall shows which areas the GOP must improve in.

Only five Alderman turn down pay raise

Sep 16, 2021 | bgogoel

Almost every member of Chicago’s City Council filed to accept their scheduled 5.5% raise this year.

Possible Illinois Recall Effort

Sep 16, 2021 | bgogoel

Two Illinois politicians are putting together a grassroots effort to allow citizens to recall their elected leaders.

CPS announces new CEO

Sep 15, 2021 | bgogoel

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has named Pedro Martinez as the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools.

There’s still a lot we don’t know about Covid

Sep 15, 2021 | bgogoel

Dr. Megan Ranney of the School of Public Health at Brown University answers some of the most common questions.

When will Governor Pritzker end the eviction moratorium?

Sep 15, 2021 | mirandaellis

David Hochberg is ready for the eviction moratorium and talks to Bruce St James about how it could end.

Amazon is practically handing out jobs today

Sep 15, 2021 | mirandaellis

Bruce St James talks to Amazon’s Director of Recruitment to help out unemployed listeners searching for a job!

Move to Quincy for $5,000

Sep 14, 2021 | Web Team

The Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program (Q-WRAP) program was approved last month.

Are flying cars right around the corner?

Sep 14, 2021 | mirandaellis

Judy wants to become ‘Judy Jetson’ as soon as possible. Futurist Paul Carroll and Chunka Mui share what the future may look like in 2050.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls to start suing gang members in Chicago

Sep 13, 2021 | mirandaellis

“Mayor Lightfoot can sue, she can do whatever she wants, but she’s not going to get a nickel out of them.” -Raul Montes Jr, Community Activist in the Little Village

What was the most dangerous thing you did as a kid?

Sep 13, 2021 | mirandaellis

Bruce St James and Judy Pielach share the craziest things they used to do as kids. Head to the Bruce St James Show page to hear the most dangerous things Bruce did during his childhood.

Is it illegal to record someone in a public area?

Sep 10, 2021 | mirandaellis

Infant Producer Miranda is always recording when Bruce and Judy are least expecting it… View this post on Instagram A post shared by WLS-AM 890 (@wlsam890)

The morning show schedule is not for the faint of heart

John Howell gives Bruce St James and Judy Pielach his advice on adjusting to the morning show schedule.

Is Chicago putting its money into the wrong programs?

2021 is turning out to be a bloody year. Bruce St James talked to Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) to try and understand why the violence in Chicago has gotten so bad over the past two years.

Remembering former U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson III with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin

Sep 8, 2021 | Web Team

He passed away at the age of 90.

The Great Chicago Fire, 150 years later

Sep 8, 2021 | Web Team

The anniversary is on Oct. 8th.

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