Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Tropical Depression Forms in Atlantic Ocean
After discretely gestating and building up power, Tropical Depression Seven has officially formed in the Atlantic Ocean, weather experts announced Tuesday. The volatile system, which is boasting winds...
Jul 22, 2020
Prelimonary 7.8 Earthquake Hits Alaska
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 hit off the coast of Alaska early Wednesday morning. Source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/22/us/alaska-7-8-magnitude-earthquake/index.html
Jul 22, 2020
George Floyd’s Family Files Civil Suit Against City Of Minneapolis, Officers
The family of George Floyd has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the police officers involved in his death. On Wednesday, attorneys for the family announced the suit, claiming ...
Jul 16, 2020
Portland Mayor to Homeland Security: ‘We Don’t Need Your Help’
After six straight weeks of protests, the mayor of Portland has a message for the Homeland Security officers who have been sent there to help: Either “stay inside or leave.” Mayor Ted Whee...
Jul 16, 2020
Will We Be Getting Another Stimulus Check?
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/15/covid-19-could-another-round-stimulus-checks-coming/5431596002/
Jul 16, 2020
Biden Maintains Swing State Lead In New Poll
A newly-released poll has Joe Biden maintaining his lead in six key swing states. The CNBC/Change Research poll has Biden with an eight-point lead in Pennsylvania, a seven-point lead in Florida, and a...
Jul 16, 2020
White House Declares Sanctions On China Over Hong Kong Oppression
The White House has signed off on legislation imposing sanctions on China over its treatment of Hong Kong. On Wednesday, President Trump announced “massive tariffs” on China along with an ...
Jul 16, 2020
J.C. Penney Announces More Cuts
J.C. Penney is closing another 152 stores and cutting 1,000 jobs as the beleaguered retail chain climbs out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The job cuts will mostly affect corporate, international, and fiel...
Jul 16, 2020
Rabbi who Survived Synagogue Shooting Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
A rabbi who was injured in 2019’s California synagogue shooting is back in the news — only this time, he isn’t the victim. Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who heads the Chabad of Poway syna...
Jul 16, 2020
Ireland Pushes Back Reopening of Bars
In what must be devastating news for residents, Ireland has pushed back the reopening of its bars and nightclubs by three weeks due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia....
Jul 16, 2020
