Services Set for Fallen Fire Fighter

Services Set for Fallen Fire Fighter

(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Fire Department says the funeral for Andrew “Drew” Price will take place Monday, November 20 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. A CFD walk through will happen at 11:30 a.m. and a public service is set for noon. Price was with the fire department for 14 years. He died Monday after…

Fire Fighter Dies After Lincoln Park Blaze

Fire Fighter Dies After Lincoln Park Blaze

(CHICAGO) — A Chicago firefighter has died after battling a fire at a restaurant in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. At a news conference outside of Illinois Masonic Hospital, fire officials confirmed the death of Fire Fighter Drew Price. Officials say the fire started around 6 a.m. Monday at Lincoln Station Bar and Grill in…

Gas Prices Up

Gas Prices Up

(CHICAGO) — Illinois gas prices inched up 2 cents from a week ago, and the conflict in the Middle East is partially to blame. Monday’s state average for a regular gallon of gas is $3.63 The price of gas is 28 cents less than a month ago, and 60 cents less than this time last…

AAA, Broadcasters Team Up on Roadside Safety

AAA, Broadcasters Team Up on Roadside Safety

(CHICAGO) — AAA – The Auto Club Group is partnering with the Illinois Broadcasters Association to air Public Safety Announcements educating the public about roadside safety. Law enforcement officers, emergency responders, tow truck operators and other roadside workers put their lives on the line every day to keep motorists safe. The National Move Over Awareness Day…

AAA: Gas Prices Dip

AAA: Gas Prices Dip

 (CHICAGO) — Oil prices remain high, yet prices at the pump continue to dip lower. Illinois gas prices continue to decline with state average falling 9 cents per gallon since last week. The state average today is $3.80 per gallon of regular gas, 25 cents less than a month ago and 37 cents less than…

Signature Room Closing

Signature Room Closing

One of Chicago’s iconic fine dining spots has closed permanently.

Chicago Tourism Continues to Bounce Back

Chicago Tourism Continues to Bounce Back

(CHICAGO) — The tourism industry in the city continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism isn’t back to pre-pandemic levels but it’s close. John Curran, Chicago vice president and general manager of Big Bus Tours, tells The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 that this year’s numbers were good. “The comeback is on…

City Council to Vote on Top Cop

City Council to Vote on Top Cop

(CHICAGO) — The City of Chicago could have a new police superintendent by the end of the day. All 50 Chicago alderman are expected to vote during a special city council meeting today to approve Chief Larry Snelling as the city’s next top cop. On Friday the committee on police and fire unanimously approved Mayor…

Lipinski: Gov’t Shutdown Likely

Lipinski: Gov’t Shutdown Likely

(CHICAGO) — A former Illinois congressman isn’t very optimistic when it comes to lawmakers on Capitol Hill making a deal. Former Democrat Congressman Dan Lipinski tells The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 that he believes a shutdown is likely. “I think the most important thing for people to realize right now is the House…

Chicago police issue alert after man enters Logan Square apartment, sexually assaults woman

Chicago police issue alert after man enters Logan Square apartment, sexually assaults woman

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who entered her Logan Square apartment Wednesday, Chicago police said. The assault occurred in the vicinity of Armitage and Mozart avenues at about 9:50 a.m., police said. The suspect entered the woman’s apartment and sexually assaulted her before he walked off northbound toward Armitage Avenue, police said.…

CTU President Responds to Criticism

CTU President Responds to Criticism

(CHICAGO) — The president of the Chicago Teacher’s Union is responding after it was reported that her oldest son attends a private school on the city’s South Side. Stacy Davis Gates, who has in the past spoken against private education and school choice, penned a letter to union members saying in part that, “options for…

Activists Hope for Peaceful Weekend

Activists Hope for Peaceful Weekend

(CHICAGO) — Violence Interrupters has introduced a toll-free hotline in hopes of preventing violence this long Labor Day weekend. The goal, says Violence Interrupters president Tio Hardiman, is to keep the peace during the weekend and give assistance with resolving domestic conflicts. The hotline number being unveiled today is 888 568-7377. Copyright 2023 WLS News

Palatine Dist. 211 to Hold Security Meeting

Palatine Dist. 211 to Hold Security Meeting

(Palatine, IL) — Palatine High School officials will hold a meeting Tuesday to discuss campus safety after a gun was found this week on school grounds. A Palatine High School student was arrested on campus Monday and according to a letter sent to parents Thursday, was found to be carrying a gun. High School District…

State Highlights Emergency Resources for Students

State Highlights Emergency Resources for Students

(Springfield, IL) — As kids head back to school, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security want to make sure students have the resources they need to report bullying, violence or other concerns. “School safety includes being aware of on campus hazards, but we also need to utilize the digital resources available…

Northwestern University Evans Scholars and local caddies talk leadership with BMW exec during BMW Championship

Northwestern University Evans Scholars and local caddies talk leadership with BMW exec during BMW Championship

“Leadership is not a position. It’s an attitude.” Those are the words of wisdom from the highest ranking female executive at BMW, Ilka Horstmeier, while visiting Northwestern University this weekend. Golf Channel’s Hailey Hunter moderated the fireside chat in Evanston about professional development and how to take advantage of your time at college heading into…

Son fatally stabs dad in Glenview during argument over smoking marijuana

Son fatally stabs dad in Glenview during argument over smoking marijuana

A man with blood on his clothes and hands told Glenview police on Monday August 14, “I am a murderer.” Isaac Thurston, 20, saying this after fatally stabbing his father. ABC7 and the Chicago Sun-Times reporting that the young man says he didn’t know why he did it and described the argument about smoking marijuana…

Mayor Names Police Superintendent

Mayor Names Police Superintendent

(CHICAGO) — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Sunday announced his choice for Chicago’s next police superintendent, tapping Englewood native Larry Snelling. The announcement comes after a months-long search. Johnson is set to formally introduce his pick later Monday morning. In a statement Sunday, Johnson said in part, “today, a new chapter begins in our journey to…

High Court Upholds Gun Ban

High Court Upholds Gun Ban

(Springfield, IL) — The Illinois Supreme Court this morning upheld the governor’s ban on military style weapons. The state’s high court found Gov. Pritzker’s gun ban constitutional, overturning a lower court decision. The ruling was 4-3. Pritzker signed the legislation enacting the ban earlier this year and that set off a firestorm of criticism from…

Woman Accused of Stealing from Ravinia

Woman Accused of Stealing from Ravinia

(Highland Park, IL) — A Glenview woman has been charged with stealing over $100,000 from Ravinia. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the charges Wednesday, alleging that 39-year-old Michelle Bringham stole more than $110,000 while she worked for Ravinia as an accounting coordinator. Raoul says she wrote checks to a fake vendor in order to…

Mongo Home After Hospital Stay

Mongo Home After Hospital Stay

(CHICAGO) — Steve “Mongo” McMichael has been released from the hospital and is now home following treatment for sepsis and pneumonia. McMichael, who has been battling ALS since 2021, was admitted Thursday night to the intensive care unit. A spokesperson for the family said he became unconscious with sepsis. After receiving IV antibiotics his condition…

Former NU AD Named in Lawsuit

Former NU AD Named in Lawsuit

(CHICAGO) — A former Northwestern athletics director is the latest to be named in lawsuits over hazing allegations. Jim Phillips, who is currently serving as the ACC Commissioner, has been named in two of three lawsuit that have been filed over the ongoing allegations of hazing and abuse within Northwestern’s athletics programs. Phillips released a…

NU Hazing: Concerns Were Raised, say Attorneys

NU Hazing: Concerns Were Raised, say Attorneys

(CHICAGO) — As attorneys continue to field complaints from former Northwestern athletes over allegations of hazing and abuse, one law firm has learned that concerns expressed by those athletes weren’t taken seriously. Patrick Salvi with the law firm Salvi, Schostok and Pritchard tells The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 that those players he has…