Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Man arrested for stealing roommate’s $10M lottery ticket
A California man has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal his roommate’s lottery ticket – which turned out to be worth $10 million dollars. Police say the victim bought a $30 scratc...
Jan 09, 2019
Ex-Felons In Florida Now Allowed To Vote
More than a million ex-felons in Florida can now register to vote, as the state’s new Amendment 4 goes into effect. Florida voters passed the amendment in November, allowing felons who have serv...
Jan 09, 2019
Deputy Quiets Barking Dog by Shooting It
An Arkansas sheriff’s deputy has been relieved of his duties after a video surfaced that showed him shooting a chihuahua in the face. The video, which went viral over the weekend, shows Deputy K...
Jan 09, 2019
Here’s Where to Move to for Guaranteed Health Care
In a historic move, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday revealed plans to provide guaranteed health care to every resident of the city — including people who are in the country illegal...
Jan 09, 2019
Cancer Rates Hit 25-Year Low
Cancer rates in the U.S. have been dropping steadily for 25 years, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. While cancer remains the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S., better detecti...
Jan 09, 2019
Illinois General Assembly now with veto-proof Democratic super majorities in both houses
https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/353/2019/01/08095851/Bill-Inaugurals.mp3 (CHICAGO) In state politics, the new General Assembly takes the oath Wednesday in Springfield. First, the General Assembly wil...
Jan 09, 2019
Parking Relief for Pickup Truck Drivers in Flossmoor
Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (FLOSSMOOR )In 1975, the village of Flossmoor banned pickup truck parking in driveways. In 1989, it allowed the trucks if they were parked in garages. Now, the Flossmo...
Jan 09, 2019
Madigan cheers House for budget perseverance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has concluded the legislative session by thanking lawmakers for persevering through an “epic struggle” over the budge...
Jan 08, 2019
Lightfoot calls Toni Preckwinkle, Gery Chico, Bill Daley and Susana Mendoza “cockroaches”
https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/353/2019/01/08140208/Bill-Lightfoot-Cockroaches.mp3 By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the race for mayor, Bill Cameron says Lori Lightfoot is calling Toni Prec...
Jan 08, 2019
Lincoln Yards soccer stadium looks to be a NO go
https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/353/2019/01/08112534/Bill-No-Soccer-Stadium.mp3 By Bill cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, the new soccer stadium planned for the big Lincoln Yards developme...
Jan 08, 2019
