Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
IDVA to Host Job Fair
(Joliet, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a Veteran Resource Fair for veterans to learn about eligible benefits, submit claims, and access resources. On-site resources inc...
Oct 8, 2026
What time is the White Sox game today? Fans ready to bounce after loss to Cleveland in ALDS Game 3
All eyes were back on Rate Field on Thursday as the Chicago White Sox were set to take on the Cleveland Guardians for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. The postseason for the White Sox is...
Oct 8, 2026 Oct 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) high-fives teammates after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
6 Chicago, suburban pasta spots rank among Yelp's 'Top 100 Pasta Places' for 2026
Five Chicago and one suburban pasta shop just ranked on Yelp's first-ever list of Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S., with one spot even cracking the top 20. The all-time list, revealed Tuesday, was com...
Oct 7, 2026
Accused Gunman in Sheridan Gorman Murder in Court
(CHICAGO) -- The illegal immigrant accused of murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is expected in court for a status hearing this morning in Chicago. Jose Medina, 26, a Venezuelan natio...
Oct 7, 2026
Chicago named Condé Nast Traveler's best big city for 10th year
Chicago has earned a familiar honor once again, marking an impressive 10-year run, and it's a distinction many residents won't find surprising. Chicago was once again named the Best Big City in the U....
Oct 7, 2026
Durty Nellie's closes after 54 years in Palatine
The iconic Irish pub and concert venue Durty Nellie's has closed after 54 years in the northwest suburbs. For generations of suburban music fans, Durty Nellie's offered something increasingly hard to ...
Oct 6, 2026
White Sox one win away from ALCS, could clinch at home for first time in 120 years
The Chicago White Sox bullpen once again held strong and the team's offense did just enough in a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The victory leaves the White Sox one win away from adva...
Oct 6, 2026 Oct 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) high-fives teammates after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game two of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
The Open Golf Tournament 2026 - Photo Gallery
Thank You for an Incredible Day! A huge thank you to everyone who made The Open Golf Tournament such a memorable event! We'd like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the participants and spon...
Oct 5, 2026
Dennis Hastert Dead at 84
(Kendall County, IL) -- Former U.S. House Speaker and longtime Illinois congressman Dennis Hastert passed away over the weekend. He was 84. The Kendall County Coroner's Office confirmed Hastert died o...
Oct 5, 2026
White Sox-Guardians AL Division Series begins Saturday
Thirteen games across four nail-biting series weren't enough. The Guardians and White Sox will meet again, and the stakes are higher than ever. The White Sox beat the Astros, 7-3, in Game 2 of the AL ...
Oct 2, 2026 Sep 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth (10) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
