Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

(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...

(CHICAGO) — The Sun Times reports that 11 people were killed and 26 others were wounded in weekend street violence. Among the wounded are two teen boys who were part of one of multiple mobs that...

(Joliet, IL) — An official in Will county is warning about a company targeting veterans. The Will County Recorder, Karen Stukel, is advising Will County veterans to be cautious of companies offe...

(CHICAGO) — Autopsies have revealed the causes of death for two Chicago firefighters who died while responding to fires on the Far South and Near North Sides this week, the Cook County medical e...

(CHICAGO) — Some big layoffs could be coming to Chicago based McDonalds.A report says the fast food giant has temporarily closed its U.S. offices as the company prepares to inform employees abou...

(MILLINGTON, Tenn.) — During the 2023 Super Bowl National Anthem performance, three Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jedd Tabladillo, a native of C...