Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Alec Baldwin Charged in the “Rust” Film Shooting
Alec Baldwin and the armorer on the set of “Rust” have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. ABC News Reporter Jason Nathanson talks with John Howell about the details of the shootin...
Jan 19, 2023
Watching TV paid off for Wheel of Fortune winner Paschal Miller
How would you spend your money if you won a game show? Gary resident & Wheel of Fortune winner Paschal Miller joins the Steve Cochran Show to share how he ended up on the show, what it was like pl...
Jan 19, 2023
Chicago Receiving Migrant Help
(CHICAGO, IL) — Chicago is set to receive $20 million from the state to care for migrants arriving in the city.On Jan. 10, state lawmakers passed an appropriations bill containing the millions f...
Jan 19, 2023
Will it be another crazy NFL Playoff weekend? – David “Primetime” Clauss shares his playoff predictions
Jr. NFL Analyst David “Primetime” Clauss joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about if the 49ers are the hottest team in the NFL right now, why he thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars will beat...
Jan 19, 2023
‘We’re going to fight like hell against these rate hikes.’- Citizens Utility Board’s Jim Chilsen explains what’s behind soaring energy prices
Communications director of the Citizens Utility Board Jim Chilsen joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about why Nicor & ComEd are increasing bills if they are doing well, what is causing the surg...
Jan 19, 2023
Liz Chaplin: If Every Law Totally Prevented a Crime, There Would be No Need for Police
The DuPage County Sheriff has made a statement refusing to enforce the new firearm law. John Howell is joined by Liz Chaplin, DuPage County Board Member. Chaplin is calling for the Sheriff to retract ...
Jan 18, 2023
With US Attorney Lausch Leaving, We Can Stay Confident the Work Will Remain
After five years, Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lausch will be leaving office by March. John Howell is joined by Renato Mariotti, Former federal prosecutor, Legal Affairs Columnist for POLITICO Magazine,...
Jan 18, 2023
OCC Changes Name
By Nick Gale, 890-WLS News(DesPlaines, IL) — Oakton Community College has officially become Oakton College. In addition to the name change, the College unveiled an updated logo and visual identi...
Jan 17, 2023
Vintage Tribune with Kori Rumore: Martin Luther King Jr’s time in Chicago
Curator of the Vintage Tribune Kori Rumore and the Steve Cochran Show travel back in time to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and shares what he did during his time in Chicago after being invited by the C...
Jan 17, 2023
Does chocolate reduce blood pressure? – Dr. Kevin Most shares easy ways to improve your quality of life
Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the heart attack symptoms in men versus women, what foods can help you ...
Jan 17, 2023
