Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
UPDATE: Joliet man killed in I-80 crash
(JOLIET) A 66-year-old man was killed in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Joliet late Sunday morning. About 11:25 a.m., Michael B. McCoy was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet pickup truck that c...
May 04, 2015
WEATHER – A few storms may be severe. High 71F.
Meteorologist Ray Stagich Monday, May 4th, 2015 Thunderstorms could contain heavy rainfall. Some strong to severe storms possible Monday with wind and small hail. SUNRISE AND SUNSET MAY 4 2015…&...
May 04, 2015
Cops: Youth in Evanston seeking donations for tournament likely a scam
(Evanston) Police say teens are going door to door in north suburban Evanston and asking for donations for a basketball tournament that doesn’t exisit. The youth are saying they are collecting d...
May 03, 2015
WEATHER: Warm, stray shower possible today
Ken Boone, Weather Channel Meteorologist Updated 5/3/2015 7:35AM Today | Sun and clouds mixed. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 79F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight | Variable clouds with scatt...
May 03, 2015
Unclaimed lotto ticket sold in Elmhurst
(Chicago) A $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket was recently sold at a west suburban convenience store, and the winner has yet to claim the ticket. The winning ticket for the April 30 drawing was sold at ...
May 02, 2015
Weather – Sunny and 70’s this weekend
Meteorologist Geoff Maurer from The Weather Channel Morning Forecast – 5/2/15 Sunshine and above avaerage temperatures for the first weekend of May. Today | Sunny. High around 75F. Winds SW at 1...
May 02, 2015
Cupich names woman to new COO role in Chicago Archdiocese
(CHICAGO) For the first time ever, a right-hand man to a Chicago archbishop will be a woman. Archbishop Blase Cupich announced on Thursday the appointment of the Archdiocese of Chicago's first chief o...
May 01, 2015
WEATHER – Sunny. High 67.
Meteorologist Ken Boone WLS Friday, May 1st, 2015 May kicks off with sunshine and a nice warmup! Thursday at O’Hare: High: 51 Low: 40 AVG High / Low: 65 / 43 Today | Sunny. High 67F. Winds NE at...
May 01, 2015
CTA increasing train service for NFL Draft, Polish parade downtown
(CHICAGO) The CTA is increasing train service through Saturday for NFL Draft 2015 festivities and the Polish Constitution Day Parade downtown. More than 100,000 fans are expected to head downtown star...
Apr 30, 2015
Plainfield home may be ‘total loss’ after fire
(PLAINFIELD) A blaze at a southwest suburban home early Thursday may require the complete teardown of the structure, a fire official said. Firefighters were called to a home near Fox River and Ottawa ...
Apr 30, 2015
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