Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Bears edge closer to move for new stadium in northwest Indiana
The Bears took a significant step toward leaving Illinois on Friday. The Bears' board of directors voted Thursday to advance their stadium development in Hammond, Indiana, with the exact site still to...
Jun 08, 2026
Stacey King Dies at 59, Bulls Broadcaster Won 3 NBA Titles Alongside Michael Jordan
The Chicago Bulls announced Sunday that eight-year NBA veteran and longtime broadcaster Stacey King died at the age of 59. King started his playing career with the Bulls in 1989. He was with the team ...
Jun 08, 2026
U.S. Navy Blue Angels won't perform at the Chicago Air and Water show this summer
Jun 05, 2026
All lanes reopen after investigation shuts down I-290 in west suburbs
A death investigation shut down lanes on Interstate 290 for almost nine hours Thursday in Chicago's west suburbs. The investigation blocked lanes in both directions between 25th Avenue and Wolf Road, ...
Jun 05, 2026
Trump in Wisconsin Friday
(CHICAGO) -- President Trump is back on the road Friday heading to Chippewa County, Wisconsin to highlight what the White House calls a record of delivering for America's farmers. The administration p...
Jun 05, 2026
A massive Pokémon GO Fest is taking over Grant Park this weekend
Get ready, trainers: Pokmon GO Fest is once again taking over Grant Park from Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 7. It's been nine years since the first Pokmon GO Fest in Chicago back in 2017, and...
Jun 04, 2026
Caleb Williams chosen for Madden 27 cover
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover model for Madden NFL 27. EA Sports made it official, releasing the Madden cover image, which depicts Williams throwing a jump pass, set against the Chicag...
Jun 04, 2026
Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Shows
Broadway In Chicago and Metra have announced a new promotion tied to nine productions playing in Chicago this summer. The offer allows ticketholders to ride Metra free to and from the theatre on the d...
Jun 03, 2026
Mendoza Enters Chicago Mayoral Race
(CHICAGO) -- In a video posted to social media Wednesday morning, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza officially announced her bid for mayor. In the video, the 54-year-old Democrat says she had been t...
Jun 03, 2026
Alderman Warns of Teen Takeovers Thursday, Friday
(CHICAGO) -- Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) is warning of possible teen takeovers as we approach the weekend. Manaa-Hoppenworth says Lake Shore Drive ramps will be closed and parking restrictions ...
Jun 03, 2026
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