Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

(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 ...

(CHICAGO) — A Chicago man charged with selling counterfeit Cubs hats was doing so while on federal probation for selling fraudulent White Sox tickets, Cook County officials said Friday.Bruce Lee...

(CHICAGO) — NASCAR is updating its plans for the downtown street race after receiving public feedback. Among the changes, NASCAR said it will work to make sure the lakefront and Museum Campus ar...

(CHICAGO) –Some lanes on the Michigan Avenue bridge will be closed until next week as crews repair a center median rail.The rail was damaged sometime Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for t...

(CHICAGO) — Two people were killed and 21 others - including a 3-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl - were wounded in shootings across Chicago since 5 p.m. Friday.On Saturday, two children were wo...

(Berwyn, IL) — Police in Berwyn have issued a community alert for this weekend. Officials say they have received intelligence that suggests a large gathering is being planned for this Saturday a...