Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Initiative Hopes to Stem Veteran Suicides
An executive signed by the White House Tuesday hopes to stem the consistently high number of suicides among US veterans. A Cabinet-level task force will develop a “roadmap” for prevention,...
Mar 06, 2019
Cruise Ship Changes Course To Rescue Two Men At Sea
Vacationers on a cruise ship in the Caribbean not only got an extra tour of the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, they were also treated to a once-in-a-lifetime dramatic show. Princess Cruises’ “...
Mar 06, 2019
Claire’s And Justice Makeup Products Test Positive of Asbestos
It was first reported in 2017 that some makeup products sold at Claire’s and Justice may contain asbestos, and on Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed it to be the case. The feder...
Mar 06, 2019
R. Kelly Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations in “CBS This Morning” Interview
There’s a lot to unpack from this morning’s R. Kelly interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning. R. Kelly maintained his innocence in the wake of 10 counts over aggravated sexual abuse....
Mar 06, 2019
Hillary Clinton Walks Back Statement That She’s Not Running In 2020
On Monday, Hillary Clinton confirmed that she wouldn’t run for president in 2020. Or did she? Clinton told a local news station “I’m not running, but I’m going to keep on worki...
Mar 06, 2019
More Details Emerge On Chris Watts Murders
More grisly details have surfaced about Chris Watts, the Colorado man convicted of murdering his wife and two young daughters last August. An attorney for the victims’ family appeared on Dr. Phi...
Mar 06, 2019
FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb Resigns
In a sudden and surprising move, FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb has announced he’ll resign from the job next month. Gottlieb, who was appointed to the position in 2017, is reportedly stepping down...
Mar 05, 2019
Birth Control Pills Recalled Due To Packaging Error
A pharmaceutical company is recalling its birth control pills due to a packaging error that could result in the user getting pregnant. Apotex Corp is recalling four lots of birth control tablets after...
Mar 05, 2019
Bernie Sanders Pledges To Run As Democrat
On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders signed a pledge promising that he’ll run for President as a Democrat in 2020. It’s easy to forget that Sanders is not technically a Democrat, but an Indepen...
Mar 05, 2019
Judge Allows Parents To Collect Sperm From Son Who Died In Accident
A judge is allowing the parents of a West Point cadet who died last month to collect their son’s sperm in the hopes of having a grandchild. After 21-year-old Peter Zhu was left brain dead by a s...
Mar 05, 2019
