Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

(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 p...

(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 C...

(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-lon...

(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 admitte...

(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 w...

(CHICAGO) — Leaders of the city’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability say they have been unable to identify any victim in their investigation of allegations that at least one officer ...

(CHICAGO) — Former State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is explaining why he is taking on an incumbent in a Downstate congressional district.The former Republican Gubernatorial candidate tells WLS...

(CHICAGO) — The head of the Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago believes allegations of abuse towards migrants at police stations are false.FOP President John Catanzara tells WLS-AM 890 that he...

(CHICAGO) — It’s costing more at the pump with gas prices increasing, on average, 45 cents in just a week’s time. The reasons? OPEC cutting production, the ongoing war in Ukraine and...

(Waukegan, IL) — The City of Waukegan is the latest to try and entice the Chicago Bears.In a letter to the team, Mayor Ann Taylor, pointed out that Waukegan is located just 20 minutes from Halas...