Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Blago’s legal team files request to commute sentence
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the Rod Blagojevich story, the imprisoned ex-governor’s attorney has again filed the paperwork requesting Blago’s 14 year sentence be commuted to ...
Jun 05, 2018
CPS fires back at Emanuel’s challengers
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the Chicago Public Schools sexual predator scandal, CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson is firing back at Mayor Emanuel’s challengers. Rahm’s challengers a...
Jun 05, 2018
Chicago diver who died during search recalled as servant
CHICAGO (AP) - A priest has told the young sons of a Chicago Fire Department diver that their father lived his life in service and was willing to risk his life for others. The tribute came during a fu...
Jun 04, 2018
McDermed: “It’s all about power all the time” at Illinois House
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) State Representative Lou Lang has denied sexually harassing activist Maryann Loncar, but one Republican State Rep begs to disagree. Lou Lang says Loncar’s ...
Jun 01, 2018
Robert Blagojevich reacts to Trump possibly commuting Blago sentence.
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The brother of disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is thanking President Donald Trump, one day after Trump announced that he is considering commut...
Jun 01, 2018
State Rep Lou Lang accused of harassment
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Powerful State Representative Lou Lang of Skokie, who shepherded the Equal Rights Amendment thru the Illinois House Wednesday night, is now the latest Springfiel...
May 31, 2018
More mental health counseling in high crime areas proposed
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, The Collaborative for Community Wellness is proposing a solution to Chicago’s street violence problem. More mental health counseling in high ...
May 31, 2018
Illinois House set to take up $38 billion spending plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois General Assembly enters its final day of the spring session halfway to sending Gov. Bruce Rauner what both Democrats and Republicans say is a balanced budget. The...
May 31, 2018
Trump says he may commute Blagojevich sentence
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (WASHINGTON) President Donald Trump says he is considering commuting the sentence of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The comments came aboard Air Force One on Thursday a...
May 31, 2018
Rahm unveils ‘phased in’ universal pre-k
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the campaign for mayor, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has unveiled an expanded plan to provide pre-kindergarten classes in Chicago. Emanuel calls it universal pre-k, but...
May 30, 2018
