Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in Concert at Chicago’s Symphony Center
This Friday and Saturday, January 28-29, The Jazz and Lincoln Center Orchestra will play at Chicago’s Symphony Center. Jazz legend and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis talks with John Howell about thes...
Jan 23, 2023
Creating Safer Spaces for Bicyclists
Ben Harvey is an Avid Cyclist and Member of the Activist Group and he is beta testing RideReel, an app that asks bicyclists to upload their videos of situations they have while on the street. He joins...
Jan 19, 2023
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
