Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Vallas on the attack against Daley
https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/353/2019/02/14124005/Bill-Vallas.mp3 By BillCameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the race for mayor, Paul Vallas is trying to link Bill Daley to the city’s much-hat...
Feb 14, 2019
UPDATE: Police questioning ‘persons of interest’ in Smollett case
CHICAGO (AP) - Detectives are interviewing two “persons of interest” who surveillance photos show were in the area of downtown Chicago where “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett said...
Feb 14, 2019
A Moscow Mule Might Look Nice, but Its Copper Mug Can Seriously Harm You
If a Moscow Mule is your drink of choice you may want to re-think that. A Moscow Mule is made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice and served in a copper mug. In 2017 the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages D...
Feb 14, 2019
A case of smart financing at City Hall
https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/353/2019/02/14121142/Bill-2FM.mp3 By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, today’s dedication of the city’s new Fleet & Facilities Manageme...
Feb 14, 2019
Democrats at the State and Local Levels Moving Toward Universal Health Care
Health care in the country continues to be a huge topic of concern. Even though there are those in Congress that embrace the idea of universal health care, state and local democrats can’t wait a...
Feb 14, 2019
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
