Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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? ...
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...
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...
Apr 26, 2018
Bill Would Increase Tollway Speed Limit
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (SPRINGFIELD, IL) - Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) that raises the effective speed limit for automobiles on Illinois Tollways to a consistent...
Apr 25, 2018
Romeoville mayor tells cops “You’re done” after DUI stop.
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Romeoville Mayor John Noak was pulled over April 12th for allegedly driving under the influence, and that Noak allegedly us...
Apr 25, 2018
