Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

Obama Center approved by a 47-1 vote
Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls his old boss, former President Barack Obama, to tell him the Presidential Center has been approved by a 47-1 vote. By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The City Counc...
Cumulus Media May 23, 2018

Madigan asks Inspector General to investigate retaliation claims against him
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (SPRINGFIELD) Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has asked the legislative Inspector General to investigate the claim by Democratic St Rep Kelly Cassidy that Madigan has ...
Cumulus Media May 22, 2018

Debate continues over civilian oversight of CPD
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department is now being debated and the president of the Fraternal Order of Police is taking a hard line. At the City Cl...
Cumulus Media May 22, 2018

Illinois lawmakers weigh compromise on guns, death penalty
By JOHN O’CONNOR, AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Democratic-controlled Illinois Legislature on Monday will begin weighing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s compromise plan t...
Cumulus Media May 21, 2018

Vallas: Detect troubled students before they act out
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Taping “Connected to Chicago with Bill Cameron” for Sunday night at 7, Paul Vallas, the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools who is now running f...
Cumulus Media May 18, 2018

City planning to ban puppy mills
By Bill Camron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, plans are in the works to eliminate a loophole in the ordinance that tries to ban puppy mills in the city. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that out...
Cumulus Media May 18, 2018

Bond Denied for Accused Shooter of Federal Agent
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Bond has been denied for a purported Chicago gang member charged with shooting a federal agent in the face. A judge believes Ernesto Godinez is dangerous and ...
Cumulus Media May 18, 2018

Emanuel: Lawsuit against Obama Library is “frivolous”
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Obama Presidential Center plan goes before the Chicago Plan Commission today. The Plan Commission is expected to rubber stamp the zoning and other legalities...
Cumulus Media May 17, 2018

Willis: Gun restraining order could prevent tragedies
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (SPRINGFIELD) An Illinois House Committee has unanimously recommended a new tool to get guns out of the hands of people who obviously shouldn’t have them. It’s...
Cumulus Media May 16, 2018

Students, Parents Outraged Over Caged Tiger At Prom
A Miami high school is feeling heat from both students and parents for a jungle-themed prom that featured live, caged animals. Christopher Columbus High School held its “Welcome To The Jungle...
Cumulus Media May 15, 2018