Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Race for mayor: Lawyers will find reasons to knock candidates off the ballot
(CHICAGO) Now that all of the petition challenges have been filed in the race for mayor, lawyers will be making some ridiculous arguments to knock a candidate off the ballot. To give you an idea of ho...
Dec 03, 2018
Lightfoot says if she’s mayor, Burke will lose city hall power and perks
by Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the latest over the FBI raid of Ald. Ed Burke’s offices, but candidate for mayor, Lori Lightfoot, says if Burke gets re-elected, he should lose his perc...
Dec 03, 2018
Think Your Experience at an Airport Was Bad?
The next time you complain about dealing with a few long lines at an airport, remind yourself of this story and you won’t be nearly as angry. A 67-year-old disabled woman was recently left stran...
Dec 03, 2018
Nexstar buys Tribune in $4.1 billion deal
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Tribune Media found another buyer after its last merger was scuttled. Nexstar Media Group announced Monday it will buy Tribune’s 42 television stations and cable...
Dec 03, 2018
Pelosi Promises Voter Rights Legislation
Nancy Pelosi says legislation to protect voter’s rights will be first on the agenda when Democrats take control of the House next year. Pelosi, who is expected to be voted House Speaker, says De...
Dec 02, 2018
More Doctors Getting Burned Out On The Job
A recent study says more and more doctors are getting ‘burned out’ on the job, which can end up affecting your health. According to the National Academy of Medicine, more than half of U.S....
Dec 02, 2018
No, Ted Cruz Did Not Drink All The Beer At A Nine Inch Nails Concert
I’m not sure how many people believe Ted Cruz really went on a drinking binge with Nine Inch Nails, but the Texas Senator wants you to know it isn’t true. At a recent show in Texas, NIN fr...
Dec 02, 2018
Michelle Obama Memoir Tops 2 Million Sold
Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming is selling very well. Two million units have been sold when you combine purchases of hardcover, e-books, and audiobooks in the U.S. and Canada. Becoming has 3.4 ...
Nov 30, 2018
Ohio Radio Station Stops Playing ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’
Star 102.1 in Cleveland, Ohio, has decided to take advice from their listeners and pulled the song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” from their station. In a post on their website, they stat...
Nov 30, 2018
Chis Kennedy praises legacy of Emanuel
(CHICAGO) Big business is going to miss Mayor Emanuel at City Hall when he leaves in May and there was evidence of that today. Chris Kennedy, who criticized the way Rahm runs the schools during his un...
Nov 30, 2018
