Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Chicago Cubs, Sinclair to launch sports network in 2020
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group are launching a regional sports network in 2020 that will be the team’s exclusive TV home. The Cubs said Wednesday the Marquee Sports...
Feb 13, 2019
Trib endorses Bill Daley for mayor
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the race for mayor, the Tribune is endorsing Bill Daley. So much for Daley fatigue at the Chicago Tribune. It’s editorial board likes the depth of Daley...
Feb 13, 2019
Non-disclosure agreements may be limited in cases of sexual harassment
https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/353/2019/02/13114221/Bill-Sex-Harassment.mp3 By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) An upcoming bill in Springfield will take aim at sexual harassment in the PRIVATE s...
Feb 13, 2019
Colin Kaepernick’s Name Kept off Black History Month Resolution by GOP Lawmakers
A resolution was passed Tuesday by the state Assembly in Wisconsin to recognize important black Americans for Black History Month. The resolution hit a speed bump when GOP lawmakers wanted to keep for...
Feb 13, 2019
Bill Gates on Politicians Proposing 70% Income Tax Rates for Rich: “Missing the Picture”
The 70 percent income tax for the very wealthy proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was met with opposition by Bill Gates recently. Gates believes that Ocasio-Cortez’s plan is too extreme a...
Feb 13, 2019
Now is the Time to Book a Trip to Hawaii
In the wake of Southwest Airlines’ bid for FAA clearance to add flights to Hawaii, other airlines are responding by dropping their prices to the tropical paradise. As of Tuesday, round trip tick...
Feb 13, 2019
El Chapo Is Found Guilty, Convicted on All Counts
After six days of deliberation, the jury has found that Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman is guilty on all counts. Guzman is charged on 10 criminal counts including drug trafficking, the use of fi...
Feb 12, 2019
Former Astronaut Running For Senate
Former astronaut Mark Kelly has already been to space, and how he’s headed to the final frontier – Congress. Kelly, a retired space shuttle commander and husband to former Arizona Congress...
Feb 12, 2019
Toys R Us Planning 2019 Comeback
One year after going out of business, Toys R Us could be primed for a comeback just in time for the 2019 holiday season. Several former Toys R Us executives have started Tru Kids Brand, and have plans...
Feb 12, 2019
Teen Son Defies Anti-Vax Parents, Speaks Out
An 18-year-old Ohio teen has defied his anti-vaxxer parents by taking his health into his own hands and getting himself vaccinated. Ethan Lindenberger shared his experience on Reddit, saying that his ...
Feb 12, 2019
