Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

Emanuel flexes fundraising muscle
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The mayoral election is nine months away, but Mayor Emanuel is already way out in front of his challengers when it comes to money. The folks over at the Campaign...
Cumulus Media May 01, 2018

Wife of Rod Blagojevich issues new appeal to Trump
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Patti Blagojevich, the wife of imprisoned ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, is issuing a new appeal to President Trump to free her husband from prison. Patti...
Cumulus Media Apr 30, 2018

Woo-HOO! Sunny and 70’s in our forecast!
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Geoff Maurer Temperatures will warm up during the start of the work week. Oh, yes…cooler by the lake. ;-( Today|Sunny & warmer. High 73F. Winds SSW at 15 to ...
Cumulus Media Apr 30, 2018

Google tipped off authorities to Aurora man’s child pornography: police
Harry Joslin | Aurora Police (AURORA) A man from west suburban Aurora has been charged for a second time with possessing child pornography after Google tipped off authorities to his online acti...
Cumulus Media Apr 30, 2018

Chance the Rapper rejects ‘thank you’ from Trump
By Deena Zaru Chance the Rapper rejected a “thank you” from President Donald Trump on Friday and explained that he supported Kanye West, who is under fire for expressing affection for the ...
Cumulus Media Apr 27, 2018

Amid Legionnaires Crisis, IDVA Director Quits
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — The embattled director of the Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs is stepping down. Erica Jeffries has been under a lot of criticism for the ...
Cumulus Media Apr 27, 2018

Emanuel can’t rule out another property tax increase
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel is refusing to rule out another increase in city property taxes, if he is re-elected. Emanuel made the comments while taping “Connected ...
Cumulus Media Apr 27, 2018

Ford Puts Brakes on Most Sedan Production
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Ford CEO Jim Hackett says by 2020 almost 90% of the Ford portfolio in North America will be trucks, utilities, and commercial vehicles. What’s missing? ...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2018

Suburban “Breastaurant” chain sued for sex harassment
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (ORLAND PARK) Two women who worked as servers at the Twin Peaks restaurant chain are filing a federal sexual harassment lawsuit against the company. The women say the rest...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2018

Emanuel touts municipal ID called “CityKey”
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Emanuel is adding attractive discount features to Chicago new municipal ID called "CityKey", although he denies they are politically motivated. CityKey now...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2018