Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

Rebounding from brain aneurysm, Sox pitcher returns for ceremonial first pitch
by Cat Garcia The last time right-hander Danny Farquhar was seen in the dugout at Guaranteed Rate Field was on April 20. He had just unexpectedly collapsed after complaining of a headache was being tr...
Cumulus Media Jun 03, 2018

Obit: Colonel leaves behind wife, kids, bad Beltway drivers
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) - The obituary for a decorated U.S. Marine colonel who retired to northern Virginia says he’s survived by his wife, children and the notorious Beltway traffic he abhorred. Ne...
Cumulus Media Jun 01, 2018

Blood test offers hope of finding cancers before symptoms develop
By Rory Smith Promising new research enabled scientists to screen for different types of cancer at an early stage using a blood test. The test, known as a liquid biopsy, was used to screen for DNA fro...
Cumulus Media Jun 01, 2018

Video shows what led to officer punching woman
[van id=”us/2018/05/31/bodycam-video-police-officer-punches-woman-at-beach-mxp.hln”] By Evan Simko-Bednarski, Hollie Silverman and Ellie Kaufman A Pennsylvania woman’s visit to the N...
Cumulus Media May 31, 2018

Roseanne’s twitter comment gets herself fired
Big John and Ramblin’ Ray cover Roseanne’s Twitter rant that got her highly rated show canceled. Now she’s blaming ambient for her tweets, but will she be able to recover from this c...
Cumulus Media May 30, 2018

ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ following star’s tweet
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) - ABC canceled its hit reboot of “Roseanne” on Tuesday following star Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet that referred to former Obama advise...
Cumulus Media May 29, 2018
New technology puts a face on Jane Doe burn victim from 17 years ago
[van id=”van/batchfeed/2018/05/27/ktxl_fcb8a5a0-6208-11e8-aa33-077096c6d67f”] Sacramento police are hoping new technology will help identify a burn victim in a case that`s been cold for ne...
Cumulus Media May 28, 2018

‘Sweets and Snacks Expo’ packs 5 acres of show floor with treats
The National Confectioners Association once again chose Chicago as host of its recent "Sweets and Snacks Expo." WLS-AM's Jennifer Keiper checked out the five acres of show floor and colorful booths pa...
Cumulus Media May 25, 2018

ComEd bills will go up through end of the year
As you work on your monthly budget, be prepared for a spike in your electric bill. Crain’s reports that Commonwealth Edison customers will see an increase in their bills starting this summer. Th...
Cumulus Media May 25, 2018

Fiat Chrysler warns 4.8M owners: Don’t use the cruise
By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because in rare but terrifying circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise c...
Cumulus Media May 25, 2018






