Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
GoFundMe Couple from New Jersey and Homeless Man Fabricated Story for Money
Mark D’Amico, Kate McClure and Johnny Bobbitt all face charges for fraudulently crowdfunding money. The couple from New Jersey went viral after using GoFundMe to raise money for a homeless man w...
Cumulus Media Nov 15, 2018
“You’re a Terrorist” Note Given to 10-Year-Old Muslim Girl in Classroom
Last week, a Muslim girl, 10, received a handwritten note saying “You’re a terrorist” inside a Massachusetts classroom. There was another note left for the girl early this week that ...
Cumulus Media Nov 15, 2018
Don’t Get Fooled By This Facebook Scam
Another day, another scam on Facebook to avoid it seems. The “Secret Sister” gift exchange is back, which will likely only separate you from your hard earned money. The pyramid scheme, whi...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018
What is Flying in Jupiter’s Clouds?
NASA and space enthusiasts alike are trying to figure out what they spotted in Jupiter’s clouds. An image taken by the Juno spacecraft has many baffled. The photo was taken on October 29th as th...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018
Three Cups of Coffee a Day Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Great news for coffee drinkers! New research has shown that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day can reduce your risk of getting diabetes by 25 percent. The scientific research was collected fr...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018
Schumer and McConnell Re-Elected as Senate Picks Leadership
The Majority and Minority leaders for the United States Senate were selected today by their respective parties. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell will remain the Senate Majority Leader. Meanwhile, New ...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018
John Kelly Might Leave WH After Clash With Melania
Chief of Staff John Kelly could be the next White House official out the door after reportedly clashing with the First Lady. NBC News reports that Kelly and Melania got into a dispute over ‘staf...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018

Body found in Lake Michigan identified
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (HIGHLAND PARK, IL) A body found on a Lake Michigan beach Saturday in Highland Park has been identified as an Elgin woman who disappeared while swimming in hazardou...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018

Chicago’s $10.7B budget for 2019 expected to be approved today
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The City Council meets today and aldermen will approve Mayor Emanuel’s $10.7 billion budget for 2019. It’s a no-drama budget because Mayor Emanuel...
Cumulus Media Nov 14, 2018

New senior housing opens on West side
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) - The Illinois Housing Development Authority, co-developers Brinshore Development and FBCC Development Corporation, along with First Baptist Congregational Chur...
Cumulus Media Nov 13, 2018