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Consultant hired to deal with lifeguard abuse scandal
The Chicago Park District lifeguard scandal has resulted in the hiring of several high-priced consultants to help with reform. Dan Mihalopoulos shared the story with John Howell, which you can hear on...
Oct 07, 2021
Fighting Illini Big win for new head coach Bret Bielema
What’s better than getting your first win of the season? Your first win for the new head coach! The Fighting took to the scorching hot Memorial Stadium field full of vim and vigor in front of ov...
Aug 29, 2021
Why are Naperville teachers thinking about going on strike?
Naperville Teachers Union President, Dan Iverson, shares why Naperville teachers may go on strike right at the beginning of the school year. https://www.wlsam.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/353/2021/08/...
Aug 18, 2021
Will Chicago hotels be able to bounce back from the pandemic?
Chicago hotels are expected to lose 10,000 room nights in 2 weeks due to the delta variant. Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, says they expected a lo...
Aug 17, 2021
Biden defends chaos in Afghanistan amid U.S. withdrawal
President Biden addressed the nation today to defend his decision to move U.S. troops out of Afghanistan. Professor of history at DePaul University, Dr. Thomas Mockaitis provides historical context to...
Aug 16, 2021
GOPer Kirk Dillard back for more?
Currently the chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) board of directors, Republican Kirk Dillard is being pushed to consider running for Illinois governor a third time. Political repo...
Aug 05, 2021
The Bruce St. James Show – Contest Rules – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
WLS-AM's "The Bruce St. James Show" Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WLS-AM ("Station"), owned and operated by Chicago FM Radio Ass...
Jul 09, 2021
The John Howell Show – Contest Rules – James Taylor and His All Star Band with Jackson Browne
WLS-AM's "The John Howell Show" Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WLS-AM ("Station"), owned and operated by Chicago FM Radio Assets,...
Jul 08, 2021
25 Aldermen are challenging the City of Chicago
Alderman Ray Lopez (15th Ward) and 24 other Aldermen are demanding answers from Supt. David Brown before the Fourth of July weekend. https://www.wlsam.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/353/2021/06/rayaa.mp...
Jun 30, 2021
Does Chicago need more detectives or more programs?
Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church describes Chicago murders as serial killers. To listen to the rest of the interview head to the Bruce St. James page! https://www.wlsam.com/wp-content/uplo...
Jun 30, 2021
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