Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
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
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
