Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

World's first Dairy Queen to be revived as Route 66 landmark in Joliet
The world's first Dairy Queen is being revived to be a Route 66 landmark in Joliet. The Dairy Queen was opened up by J.C. McCullough and Sherb Noble on June 22, 1940 at 501 N. Chicago. St. in downtown...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 26, 2026

Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark 'Iceman' initially refused
Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark the word "Iceman" has at least temporarily been given the boot. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initially refused the Chicago Bears quarterback's...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 26, 2026
Boat Crash Under Investigation
(CHICAGO) -- An investigation is underway after two boats collided Thursday night on Lake Michigan. Officials with the Chicago Police Marine Unit say the crash, which happened around 11:40 p.m. near M...
Nick Gale Jun 26, 2026

This lakeside Wisconsin town will pay you to move there, with $9,500 in cash and perks
A Wisconsin town with an iconic lighthouse on the southern tip of Lake Winnebago wants you to move there -- and is offering up to $9,500 to do so. Fond du Lac, with a population of about 44,000, has l...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 25, 2026 The Wisconsin State Capitol near the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Happy 20th Birthday, CTA Pink Line!
After 20 years and 50 million rides, officials from the Chicago Transit Authority today celebrated the 20th birthday of the Pink Line, which began service on June 25, 2006. CTA President Dorval R. Car...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 25, 2026
BBB Warns: Be Careful of Prime Scams
(CHICAGO) -- With Amazon Prime Days running through June 26, scammers are once again preparing to exploit one of the largest online shopping events of the year. The Better Business Bureau is warning c...
Nick Gale Jun 24, 2026

A chicken crossed I-290 during rush hour
Why did the chicken cross the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago? Illinois State Police had the perfect response to that question when asked Tuesday morning. The scene unfolded around 9 a.m. on I-290 ne...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 24, 2026

Two new Illinois locations make their pitch to become the home of the Chicago Bears
As the Chicago Bears contemplate their next move in the franchise's ongoing stadium saga, two new suitors have stepped up to pitch themselves as future homes for a new Bears stadium. One is on Chicago...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 24, 2026

2 popular Chicago kids museums free this week for 1 day only
Two popular Chicago kids museums that rarely offer complimentary tickets will host a free day this week thanks to three-day, global initiative and festival called "Every Child Thrives." The free days,...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 23, 2026

New Illinois laws to start in July
Most new laws in Illinois take effect at the start of the year, but there are a handful of bills that will actually take effect in the coming weeks. According to the Illinois General Assembly, most of...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 22, 2026







