Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo
A new Humboldt penguin named Robin has made her debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago after hatching this summer. Robin, named after American Humane Society President & CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, hatched on...
A few minutes ago Fiasco the African penguin takes a swim at the Pueblo Zoo on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Rat birth control program touted as success in Chicago's Wicker Park, Bucktown communities
A rat birth control maker touted the success of its product in Chicago's Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods on Monday. Rodent birth control maker and sustainable rat population company SenesTech I...
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Downstate Search for Escaped Convict
(Marion, IL) -- Authorities are searching for an escaped Tennessee inmate after the vehicle he was believed to be traveling in was found Tuesday in Marion. Jacob Allen Morley is wanted by the Tennesse...
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McDonald's McRib is coming back to select cities this week, and Chicago fans are in luck
A beloved McDonald's sandwich known for its seasonal comebacks and cult following, though certainly not up everyone's alley, is returning to participating locations. The McRib, the Chicago-based burge...
Oct 27, 2026
North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds
Between Chicago Transit Authority delays, unpredictable weather and the everyday chaos of city living, sometimes Chicagoans just need a good cry. A new survey from DoorDash reveals where Chicago resid...
Oct 27, 2026
Early voting rallies encourage turnout in Chicago area ahead of midterm elections
With the midterm elections 10 days away, early voting is underway throughout Cook County and at three Chicago-area universities as political leaders and community groups encourage residents to cast th...
Oct 26, 2026
Salt Shed hopes to expand with new outdoor concert venue
The footprint of the Salt Shed music venue along the North Branch of the Chicago River could soon expand. The owners of the Salt Shed, at 1357 N. Elston Ave., want to build a large outdoor venue next ...
Oct 23, 2026
Bears best Patriots 30-24 in wild showdown at Soldier Field
Round 2 went to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Williams passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 victory Thursday n...
Oct 23, 2026 Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws agaisnt New England Patriots linebacker Elijah Ponder (91) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Woodie's Flat in Old Town has Malort wings in October
Chicago sports bar Woodie's Flat has a new wing flavor through the end of October, featuring Chicago's most well-known, and hotly debated spirit: Malort. https://youtu.be/rhkw4v105CQ?is=PESVgxVU6eJoZE...
Oct 22, 2026
Bears to pay tribute to Mike Ditka at Soldier Field for game against Patriots
The Bears are back in the national spotlight Thursday, hosting the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football! It's a showdown between two of the NFL's top young quarterbacks: Caleb Williams and ...
Oct 22, 2026
