Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Scam Alert: "Bill Gates Brain Honey"
(CHICAGO) -- The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers about a rapidly spreading online health scam that falsely claims a secret honey-based remedy endorsed by Bill Gates can reverse memory los...
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Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was un...
Jun 29, 2026 Mar 27, 2006; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher (12) AJ Pierzynski doubles against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at HoHoKam Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Rick Scuteri
Extreme Heat Warning to go into effect Monday for Chicago area
Dangerous heat is moving into the Chicago area starting Monday, with heat index values over 100 forecast. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County from noon Mond...
Jun 29, 2026
World's first Dairy Queen to be revived as Route 66 landmark in Joliet
The world's first Dairy Queen is being revived to be a Route 66 landmark in Joliet. The Dairy Queen was opened up by J.C. McCullough and Sherb Noble on June 22, 1940 at 501 N. Chicago. St. in downtown...
Jun 26, 2026
Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark 'Iceman' initially refused
Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark the word "Iceman" has at least temporarily been given the boot. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initially refused the Chicago Bears quarterback's...
Jun 26, 2026
Boat Crash Under Investigation
(CHICAGO) -- An investigation is underway after two boats collided Thursday night on Lake Michigan. Officials with the Chicago Police Marine Unit say the crash, which happened around 11:40 p.m. near M...
Jun 26, 2026
This lakeside Wisconsin town will pay you to move there, with $9,500 in cash and perks
A Wisconsin town with an iconic lighthouse on the southern tip of Lake Winnebago wants you to move there -- and is offering up to $9,500 to do so. Fond du Lac, with a population of about 44,000, has l...
Jun 25, 2026 The Wisconsin State Capitol near the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Happy 20th Birthday, CTA Pink Line!
After 20 years and 50 million rides, officials from the Chicago Transit Authority today celebrated the 20th birthday of the Pink Line, which began service on June 25, 2006. CTA President Dorval R. Car...
Jun 25, 2026
BBB Warns: Be Careful of Prime Scams
(CHICAGO) -- With Amazon Prime Days running through June 26, scammers are once again preparing to exploit one of the largest online shopping events of the year. The Better Business Bureau is warning c...
Jun 24, 2026
A chicken crossed I-290 during rush hour
Why did the chicken cross the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago? Illinois State Police had the perfect response to that question when asked Tuesday morning. The scene unfolded around 9 a.m. on I-290 ne...
Jun 24, 2026
