Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Mitch McConnell Confronted In Restaurant
The latest politician to get confronted during their dinner is Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who had a run-in with angry constituents on Friday. McConnell and his wife, Transportation Secretary El...
Oct 21, 2018
Trump Administration Considers Rule Defining Sex As Male Or Female
The Trump administration reportedly wants to establish a legal definitiion of sex as either male or female, and determined at birth. According to the New York Times , the Department of Health and Huma...
Oct 21, 2018
At Least 50 Killed In India Train Accident
At least 50 people were killed when a train sped into a crowd of festival-goers in Amritsar, India. A crowd of people had gathered on the tracks to watch a fireworks display during the Hindu festival ...
Oct 21, 2018
Alaska Governor Drops Out Of Race
With less than three weeks to go before the midterms, Alaska governor Bill Walker has suddenly dropped out of the race, suspending his re-election campaign. An independent candidate running against bo...
Oct 20, 2018
Report cards to contain new data
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (SPRINGFIELD) — New data will appear on this year’s report cards that will provide a snapshot of school demographics and how well the students are doing. The ...
Oct 20, 2018
Could Hillary Run Again In 2020?
Could Hillary Clinton run against Donald Trump again in 2020? One of Clinton’s top advisers says it’s possible. Philippe Reines, a senior adviser when Clinton was Secretary of State, calle...
Oct 20, 2018
China To Launch ‘Artificial Moon’ To Light Up The Sky
The Moon we have is pretty good, but China thinks it can do better. China is reportedly planning to launch an ‘artificial moon’ in the next couple of years, designed to light up the night ...
Oct 20, 2018
Hurricane Cracked ‘World’s Biggest Peanut’
It took one of the most powerful hurricanes on record to crack the “worlds biggest peanut.” Ashburn, Georgia natives have always taken great pride in living in the town that is home to the...
Oct 20, 2018
Oldest Working Man in Texas Celebrates 101st Birthday
Some people like to retire early and collect their social security while sipping a lemonade on the front porch. Some people like to work when they are 101. Chester Hollingsworth turned 101-years-old o...
Oct 19, 2018
Michael Cohen Speaks to CNN About Supporting Democrats
CNN caught up with former Donald Trump attorney and personal “fixer” Michael Cohen as he was getting set to enter his Manhattan residence. Cohen told the outlet: “Grab your family, g...
Oct 19, 2018
