Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Japanese Theme Parks Ban Screaming on Roller Coasters
If you think coronavirus restrictions in the U.S. are tough, be thankful you don’t live in Japan. There, theme parks have banned screaming on roller coasters. The move is part of an effort to cu...
Jul 10, 2020
Big Bucks for New York Mets
Former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and actress Jennifer Lopez have offered up $1.7 billion to buy the New York Mets. A-Rod and J-Lo put together a group to bid on the National League Team, which is be...
Jul 10, 2020
Space Suit Splurge
In case you have about $300,000 burning a hole in your wallet, you could be the proud owner of one of those most iconic costumes in movie history. The space suit worn by actor Keir Dullea in 2001: A S...
Jul 10, 2020
“Tame” Tornado Months
Experts say May and June were unusually quiet for tornadoes in the U.S. According to Accuweather, there were a total of 248 tornadoes, one of the lowest numbers in history. Meteorologists say you can ...
Jul 10, 2020
Experts Still Unsure Why COVID-19 Kills More Men Than Women
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/covid-kills-more-men-than-women-experts-still-cant-explain-why/
Jul 09, 2020
Tropical Storm Fay threatens the East Coast
Tropical storm warnings have been issued in four eastern areas as Tropical Storm Fay makes its way to the U.S. coast. Source: http://newjersey.news12.com/story/42349825/strong-coastal-storm-set-to-dou...
Jul 09, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks won’t change name
The Chicago Blackhawks professional hockey team says changing their name is out of the question. “The Chicago Blackhawks name and logo symbolizes an important and historic person, Black Hawk of ...
Jul 08, 2020
United plans to cut 45% of US workforce
Saying that it’s facing the biggest crisis in company history, United Airlines has announced plans to furlough 45% of its US workforce. That’s nearly 36,000 employees. United received fund...
Jul 08, 2020
Owning a Dog Is Good for You, Says New Research
According to new research, owning a dog is good for you both physically and mentally. Scientific Reports say that owning a dog can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease due to physical activity w...
Jul 08, 2020
Meet the dog making social distant deliveries on his own
Meet Eros! The 8-year-old chocolate lab who’s helping residents in Medellin, Colombia practice social distancing by making doggy-deliveries. Eros make runs several times each day, toting a straw...
Jul 08, 2020
