Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
CBP: China Drug Bust at O'Hare
(CHICAGO) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team at O'Hare International Airport seized a shipment containing 10,412 tablets and 2,144 vials of unapproved m...
Jul 29, 2026
Chicago is finally getting an official Italian Beef Festival and it debuts next week
Italian beef fans, get ready to celebrate: Chicago is getting its first ever Italian Beef Festival (finally). The annual Jeff Fest in Jefferson Park is officially rebranding, and the inaugural Chicago...
Jul 28, 2026
White Sox add Muneshot Sushi Push-Pop to concessions menu in honor of Japanese rookie slugger
"Buy me some peanuts ... and sushi pops?" In an alternate world, one in which the writers of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" didn't attend their first-ever baseball game until going to Rate Field this w...
Jul 28, 2026 Jul 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
BBB Warns of Lolla Ticket Scam
(CHICAGO) -- The Better Business Bureau says the public should be on high alert for phony ticket websites, fake "Wait Lists," and dead wristbands. These scams not only stop you at the gate but steal y...
Jul 28, 2026
Lollapalooza adding THC drinks to its menu
Something new is happening at Lollapalooza this year. THC beverages will be on the menu. https://youtu.be/gK58LAM7hKo?is=fw_aPZwx9cYjL_8v Anyone 21 or older can drink a 12-ounce Seorita margarita in s...
Jul 27, 2026
A Chicago public university will be the first in the city to offer an AI degree
Officials at Northeastern Illinois University announced in recent days a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence that will be offered this fall. According to the school, it will be the first ...
Jul 27, 2026
Illegal Caught in Gun Sting to be Deported
(CHICAGO) -- The latest benefactor of Illinois' sanctuary policies is an illegal immigrant and alleged Tren de Aragua member who was caught selling guns to an undercover ATF agent. Despite being caugh...
Jul 24, 2026
Kane Returns to Blackhawks
(CHICAGO) -- Patrick Kane, the top-scoring American-born player in NHL history, has signed a multi-year deal with the Blackhawks. The 37-year-old spent 15 seasons in Chicago after they drafted him fir...
Jul 23, 2026
Save A Lot Could Close Seven Stores In Chicago
(CHICAGO) -- Save A Lot grocery stores is looking to close seven location including a location in the Englewood neighborhood. The company says it recently ended a management agreement with Yellow Bana...
Jul 22, 2026
William Shatner playing Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
William Shatner is playing Riot Fest with his new heavy metal band - but has a fun list of demands in his rider. The iconic 95-year-old actor was announced Thursday and will play with his new band The...
Jul 17, 2026 William Shatner, best known as Captain Kirk on Star Trek: The Original Series, signs autographs at the Fanboy Expo held at the Knoxville Convention Center on Oct. 29, 2021. The 2021 edition of Fanboy Expo, a popular comic convention, features celebrity guests like William Shatner, George Tekai, Walter Koenig and more and will continue through Oct. 31, 2021.
