Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Mayor Emanuel picks up endorsement of President Obama
(Chicago) In the race for mayor, Mayor Emanuel has picked up the endorsement of his old boss, President Obama. It would be news if President Obama did not endorse Rahm but in a new ad he does tr...
Jan 26, 2015
Police warn of strong-arm robberies in Avondale
(Chicago) Police are warning residents of the Northwest Side of two recent strong-arm robberies in the Avondale neighborhood. In both incidents, people were knocked down from behind, struck and ...
Jan 26, 2015
Ernie Banks statue to be relocated to Daley Plaza this week
(CHICAGO) The statue of Ernie Banks — smiling, bat cocked, ready to swing — which normally graces a corner outside Wrigley Field will be placed in Daley Plaza for four days this week ...
Jan 26, 2015
East Coast storm helps cancel 190 flights in Chicago
(Chicago) What could be historically bad weather for the East Coast on Monday helped cancel about 190 flights at O’Hare and Midway airports, though very little snow is forecast for Chicago...
Jan 26, 2015
Con man sentenced to 5 years for Craigslist lonely hearts scam
(MERRILLVILLE) A callous con man who had his mom dress up as a federal judge as part of a bizarre “Catfish” scam was sentenced Thursday to five years in federal prison, the Sun-Times ...
Jan 23, 2015
Early into his term, Bruce Rauner appears overwhelmed
(CHICAGO) EVEN SUBTRACTING FOR EXAGGERATON, THE WAY THE NEW GOVERNOR DESCRIBES THE MESS HE’S INHERITED IS UNUSUAL. “WE’RE IN MASSIVE DETERIORATON MODE.” COUL...
Jan 23, 2015
City health department urges residents to test homes for radon
(CHICAGO) City health officials are encouraging residents to test their homes for harmful levels of radon this month. The Chicago Department of Public Health is participating in National Radon Ac...
Jan 23, 2015
Authorities investigate online threats against Bridgeview mosque
(BRIDGEVIEW) Authorities said Thursday that they are investigating a series of online threats made this week against a southwest suburban mosque, the Sun-Times is reporting. The threats, which began a...
Jan 23, 2015
Police warn of Lake View, Roscoe Village armed robberies
(CHICAGO) Chicago Police are cautioning Lake View and Roscoe Village neighborhood residents after two armed robberies occurred minutes apart late Wednesday, one involving an off-duty Cook County ...
Jan 23, 2015
Reward offered in Naperville bar burglary
(NAPERVILLE) A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect who burglarized a west suburban Naperville bar in November. Sometime between Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, Thanksgivi...
Jan 23, 2015
