Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
What Governor Pritzker didn’t tell you about Illinois’ 2023 budget
“Until we make the significant reforms, we’re going to keep suffering.” -President of Wirepoints Ted Dabrowski explains what Governor Pritzker isn't saying about the state budget wit...
Apr 25, 2022
What does Elon Musk’s Twitter investment mean for the platform?
The billionaire has expressed his issues with Twitter in the past and now becomes the company’s largest stakeholder. Tim O’Brien of Bloomberg shared what this could mean for the future of ...
Apr 06, 2022
Should taxpayers make up for Illinois’ pension money mismanagement?
“Politicians have given away so many benefits so fast and big that we can never keep up with what’s being promised... Next thing you know, we have this huge balloon of debt.” -Ted Da...
Apr 06, 2022
Grammy Music Educator Award Finalist Trevor Nicholas is changing lives one note at a time
“It’s never been about the award. It’s been about creating access to hear the human power of music and arts.” Grammy Music Educator Award Finalist and Senn High School music di...
Apr 05, 2022
City of Chicago is preparing to welcome thousands of Ukrainian refugees
Elma Kulovic, director of the Refugee Resettlement Program run by the Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic Charities, shares how they are preparing to take in hundreds of Ukrainian refugees and how you c...
Apr 04, 2022
Chicago may host the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Illinois Democrats are considering a bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. They are looking towards Chicago to be the host city. Chicago hasn’t hosted the Convention since 1996. Chica...
Mar 31, 2022
‘Lemonade is way better than sucking on a lemon.’ -Owner of Brown Sugar Bakery Stephanie Hart
On Sunday, a car smashed into Brown Sugar Bakery causing 20,000 dollars in damages. Bruce St James and Judy Pielach find out how Owner Stephanie Hart is doing after the incident and how you can help. ...
Mar 31, 2022
Proposed bill would crack down and smash-and-grab retail theft
The legislation would attempt to give law enforcement the necessary tools to target organized retail crime. Rob Karr, President and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association broke down the deta...
Mar 30, 2022
Gangs invading the Military
“Most military leaders are focused on military leadership. The gang members are a liability, just a small one.” -Retired U.S. Army (CID) Command Special Agent Dr. Carter Smith providing hi...
Mar 29, 2022
‘This man cannot remain in power.’ -President Joe Biden has strong words for Putin
“Every answer and decision has a cost. President Biden is being pulled in two different directions.” -ABC News Political Analyst Steve Roberts recaps President Biden’s speech on the ...
Mar 28, 2022
