Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

(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...

(CHICAGO) — At least 28 people were wounded and four fatally shot in weekend gun violence across Chicago.In one incident, four people were injured in a shooting on the South Side at the 95th Str...

The trial of Chicago Police Sergeant Michael Vitellaro began Monday morning. The officer is charged with misconduct and aggravated battery. Cell phone video shows the officer kneeling on the back of a...

(CHICAGO) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is headed to Harvard.This morning, Harvard announced that the university has appointed Lightfoot as a Senior Leadership Fellow for the upcoming fa...

(CHICAGO) — The Cook County Treasurer is warning of late arriving property tax bills.Maria Pappas says that like last year, the second Cook County property tax bill will likely be late.“We...

(CHICAGO) — Lawmakers in Springfield continue to focus on a state budget as the end of the spring legislative session draws to a close.One of the sticking points is a plan to provide healthcare ...