Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
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
Stacy Davis Gates elected as President of the Chicago Teachers Union
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates was elected president of the CTU on Friday. Chicago Tribune Reporter Tracy Swartz recaps the latest with Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach on 890 W...
May 23, 2022
Does banning ‘ghost guns’ reduce crime?
“Not putting on a serial number is not the problem. The problem is when they catch the perpetrator; they don’t put them in jail and keep them there.” – Richard Pearson, Illinoi...
May 23, 2022
What has former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon been up to?
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is in town for Gridiron Greats’ 11th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Gala! Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach catch up with the two-time Super Bowl Champio...
May 20, 2022
‘There’s a way to do everything, but the policies you implement matter.’ -Chicago Mayoral Candidate Frederick Collins
Why is Veteran Chicago Policeman Frederick Collins running for Mayor of Chicago? Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach found out why this morning. Head to the WLS AM Highlights Page to hear the full intervie...
May 18, 2022
General Assembly Republicans calling for the resignation of DCFS Director
Republicans in the General Assembly are calling for the resignation of DCFS Director Marc Smith. Steve Cochran and Judy Pielach talk with the Illinoize’s Patrick Pfingsten explains why.
May 17, 2022
Who should be the next Cook County State’s Attorney?
Will Bill Conway run against Kim Foxx in the Cook County State’s Attorney race? Steve Cochran and Judy Pielach talk with Bill Conway on 890 WLS.
May 16, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot announces winning casino bid
Bally’s casino in River West is expected to be built at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street. Lightfoot will still need the approval of the City Council and Illinois Gaming Board. Click to hear WLS...
May 05, 2022
‘The government can’t be the arbiter of truth.’ – Lora Ries, Senior Research Fellow for Homeland Security at The Heritage Foundation
Do you want the government to control what you post on social media? The Heritage Foundation’s Lora Ries provides her insights on President Biden’s Disinformation Board.
May 04, 2022
Could the Russian invasion Ukraine result in a global food crisis?
While we face food price inflation here in the U.S., a food crisis is unlikely. Internationally however, Professor Scott Irwin says that poorer countries in the Middle East and Africa could face troub...
May 03, 2022
