Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

(CHICAGO) --Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council are still far apart on reaching an agreement on a spending plan for next year. Much of the disagreement focuses on the mayor's plan to collect $2...

(CHICAGO) -- Businessman Ken Griffin's sell off of Chicago real estate is nearly complete as his final condo in the city has reportedly gone under contract. The pending sale marks the end of the dives...

(Springfield, IL) -- Following Gov. JB Pritzker's decision to block a tax-saving measure meant to help Illinois' tipped workers in the service industry, State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is renew...

(CHICAGO) -- If you can't pay your taxes by the December 15 due date in Cook County, there's a 13-month payment plan available. "I know coming up with the money to pay property tax bills can be diffic...

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The White House has launched a Media Bias Portal to further transparency. In a press release, the White House say the purpose is to, "combat the baseless lies, purposely omitted co...

(CHICAGO) -- As Giving Tuesday returns on December 2, the Better Business Bureau is urging everyone to make generosity count by supporting trustworthy charities and staying vigilant against increasing...

(CHICAGO) -- Chicago's overnight winter parking ban is officially in effect. The Department of Streets and Sanitation is reminding motorists the parking ban began at midnight and is in effect through ...

(CHICAGO) -- The Cook County Board of Review has decided to re-open all townships that have already closed for the 2025 appeal session, giving taxpayers an additional opportunity to file property tax ...

(CHICAGO) -- The offender prosecutors say is responsible for the aggravated arson of a 26-year-old female on a CTA Blue Line train has been federally charged. Officials say on November 17 at approxima...

(CHICAGO) -- Residents of Illinois are joining a handful of other states in using digital ID's and drivers licenses. The announcement Tuesday came after Apple unveiled its new "Digital ID" system for ...