Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
New York Mayor Indicted on Five Federal Charges: Is New York the New Corruption Capital?
Yesterday New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Rich Lenkov, par...
Sep 27, 2024
The 100-Year-Old Secret: The Hidden Formula to a Century-Long Life
Want to live to 100 without all the strict rules? ABC correspondent Jim Ryan chats with Scott Childers and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to spill the surprising secret to living a century-and it's not what ...
Sep 24, 2024
Honoring the Kabul 13: Freedom 13’s Mission to Heal Veterans Through Retreats in All 50 States
Mark Schmitz, founder of The Freedom 13, joins Scott Childers and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to honor the legacy of his son, Marine LCpl Jared Schmitz, who was killed at Abbey Gate in Kabul on August 26,...
Sep 24, 2024
One Week Until the VP Showdown: Can Vance & Waltz Sway Swing Voters?
Can the Vice Presidential debate change the game? Dr. Frank Sorrentino, expert and author of “Presidential Power and The American Political System,” joins Scott Childers and Nick Gale on t...
Sep 24, 2024
The White Sox losing streak continues
The Chicago White Sox tied the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets on Sunday when the San Diego Padres won 4-2 by rallying for three runs in the eighth inning, cappe...
Sep 23, 2024
The End of ShotSpotter: Is Chicago Less Safe Than Ever?
Paul Vallas joins Scott Childers to talk about Chicago terminating its contract with ShotSpotter and how it will negatively affect the ability of the police to save lives. Plus, the major conflict bet...
Sep 23, 2024
Berman on the Bears: Disaster in Indianapolis
NBC 5’s Mike Berman joins to talk about the Bears disastrous loss in Indianapolis, Matt Eberflus being unprepared at a critical point in the game, and who's to blame for the problems on offense....
Sep 23, 2024
Legendary Losers: The White Sox’s Infamous History of Losing
This week, the White Sox are positioned to become the worst team in MLB history against the Angles. The Vintage Tribune’s Kori Rumore joins Scott Childers on the Big 89 to delve into the Chicago...
Sep 23, 2024
Auto Workers Standing Tall for Trump: What’s Driving Their Support?
Why are auto workers standing strong for Trump? Brian Pannebecker, founder of Auto Workers for Trump, joins the Ray Stevens Show to reveal why his movement is growing, what the auto industry needs mos...
Sep 23, 2024
Amazon announces plans to close a Chicago fulfillment center
Amazon announcing it will not renew its lease at the Goose Island center. The center located in the 1000 block of North Cherry has been open for almost 10 years. The company did not say how many jobs ...
Sep 20, 2024
