Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
SCOTUS could hand down controversial opinions in ‘June of Doom’
The SCOTUS is scheduled to wrap up its session at the end of the month, but 30 potentially controversial opinions remain on the table. Asst. Law Professor NIU School of Law Evan Bernick shares what sh...
Jun 07, 2022
Remembering D-Day on its 78th anniversary
78 years ago, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on Normandy Beach. Normandy Beach tour guide Dale Booth shares the history of ‘Operation Overload’ and remembers the lives lost on that...
Jun 06, 2022
The Illinois school system gets a failing grade
According to Wirepoints, the Illinois school system is not preparing students for their future. Wirepoints' Ted Dabrowski discusses how the Illinois education system is failing your children with Pete...
Jun 06, 2022
‘There is no such thing as perfect legislation, but all legislation can be perfected.’ -Mayoral Candidate Kam Buckner
State Representative Kam Buckner is joining the race to become the mayor of Chicago. Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach find out why on 890 WLS.
Jun 03, 2022
Should Aurora Police Officers be able to wear their uniforms during Aurora’s pride parade?
“Officers walking in uniform is pride for their profession and their identity.” -Former Aurora Chief of Police Kristen Ziman weighing in on Aurora parade organizers asking Aurora Police Of...
Jun 03, 2022
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is this Sunday!
Styx, Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, Jim Peterik and more will be inducted into the Illinois Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame this Sunday! Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach talk with the founder of the Illinois Rock n...
Jun 03, 2022
How to talk to your children about school shootings
Yesterday a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas shook the country to its core. Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach talk with clinical psychologist Dr. John Duffy to find out how to talk to your kids about sch...
May 25, 2022
Mass shooting devastates small town in Texas
Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead including 19 children and 2 adults. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan recaps the latest with Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach. To hear the full interview, head to the ...
May 25, 2022
Who are you honoring on Memorial Day?
As we get ready to celebrate Memorial Day and pay respects to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this country, Cole Lyle joins Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach to talk about how we can...
May 24, 2022
New census data shows modest gain in Illinois population
The U.S. Census Bureau originally reported that Illinois lost 18,000 residents over the last decade, but a follow-up survey discovered that the state’s population had been underreported. Dr. Cyn...
May 23, 2022
