Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

The 'Lovable Reunion' of the 2016 Cubs will be at the Chicago Theater in July
Several of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs have begun a podcast called "The Lovable Reunion" to reminisce about that championship season. Now, a number of your favorite 2016 Cubs will have a live ...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 02, 2026

Malört aims to set world record for largest group to take shot at once in Chicago
Where else but Chicago would Jeppson's Malrt attempt to set a world record for largest group of people to simultaneously take a shot of the spirit? The world record attempt set for this summer is part...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 01, 2026

Illinois legislature approves school cellphone ban, governor says he'll sign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated he will sign legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers that prohibits students from using cellphones during school hours. Senate Bill 2427, which requires schools ...
Gregory Bartusiak Jun 01, 2026
Lawmakers Pass Budget, Punt on Bears
(Springfield, IL) -- State lawmakers in Springfield worked into the early Monday morning hours to pass a $56 billion budget, but members of the House adjourned before taking up new legislation to enti...
Nick Gale Jun 01, 2026

Riot Fest 2026 lineup includes Alanis Morrissette, Twenty One Pilots, All-American Rejects
Riot Fest announced its 2026 lineup Thursday. Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette and Tool are among the headliners of the punk, rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop fest at Douglass...
Gregory Bartusiak May 29, 2026
Johnson Talks Reparations with Pope
(Vatican City, Rome) -- Just days after a violent, chaotic weekend in Chicago, progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson is overseas in Rome meeting with Pope Leo XIV. Johnson said the two discussed President...
Nick Gale May 29, 2026

Here's everything Chicago's mayor brought for meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome Thursday, and he brought with him plenty of surprises. Alongside his delegation of nearly 50 people, Johnson's visit featured a number of Chicago...
Gregory Bartusiak May 29, 2026

Obama Center releases grand opening weekend events schedule
The Obama Presidential Center will have its grand opening celebration next month, with a number of free events slated to celebrate the long-awaited moment. According to a release from organizers, the ...
Gregory Bartusiak May 28, 2026

Chicago's Iconic Pizzerias Unite For The Inaugural Slice of Chicago Race
Slice of Chicago is making its debut on July 12, at Soldier Field, uniting runners and pizza lovers in a celebration of one of the city's most iconic culinary traditions. Registered participants will ...
Gregory Bartusiak May 28, 2026
Threat of International Travel Halt at O'Hare
(CHICAGO) -- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is raising eyebrows with a potential plan to pull CBP officers out of airports in sanctuary cities telling FOX News the agency is drawing up plans to carry ...
Nick Gale May 28, 2026







