Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Cops: ‘No Evidence of Alien Activity’ in New York
Queens, New York was not attacked by aliens Thursday night. At least that’s the word from police and fire officials, who say the mysterious blue lights in the sky were the result of a transforme...
Dec 29, 2018
Man, charged with DUI in Riverside, tells cops he peed his pants to lower BAC
(RIVERSIDE) A man charged with drunk driving allegedly tried - and failed - to pass a breathalyzer test by urinating on himself Saturday morning in west suburban Riverside. About 7:35 a.m., someone ca...
Dec 27, 2018
Medical Helicopter Has To Cancel Flight Due To Laser Pointer
A medical helicopter on its way to pick up a crash victim had to cancel the flight because of a laser pointer. Police say a Med Flight helicopter was trying to land in Pardeeville, Wisconsin when some...
Dec 27, 2018
Amazon Claims Record-Breaking Holiday Sales
It was a very Merry Christmas for Amazon, who posted record sales over the holiday shopping season. The online retail giant says they sold more items than ever before this season, which sent its stock...
Dec 26, 2018
Man accused of throwing dogs off of Chicago balcony charged
CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago man accused of throwing two small dogs off a second-floor balcony, killing the 17-year-old Chihuahua and causing the other dog to run away, has been charged wi...
Dec 26, 2018
Florida Man Burns Down House To Avoid Vampires
Unless he threw some garlic into the blaze, I’m not quite sure how this was going to help. A Florida man, so worried about vampires, burned his Daytona Beach home to the ground on Sunday. The 64...
Dec 26, 2018
When to Get Concerned About a Bad Cough
It’s not uncommon for someone to have a slight cough this time of the year, but when does a nagging cough become something of concern? In addition to the flu increasing this year, a respiratory ...
Dec 26, 2018
Knife-Wielding Man Faces Felony Charges
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A north suburban man is due in Skokie bond court on Thursday, in connection with four knife-related crimes. James Collins, 63, of Evanston is accused of s...
Dec 25, 2018
Metra’s ‘Family Fares’ program runs daily during holiday
CHICAGO (AP) - Children 11 and younger may ride on Metra for free from Dec. 24 through Jan. 4. The Chicago-area transit agency announced that the popular weekend “Family Fares” prog...
Dec 23, 2018
Apps Built to Inspire
If you are looking to add some new apps on your phone and take a break from social media and other daily burdens, these may be great for you. Aaptiv and Charity Miles are for the active person. Aaptiv...
Dec 21, 2018
