Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Kennedy “Not Too Worried” About Pritzker
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — One of the Democrats running for governor says it doesn’t take money to win a primary. On with Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano Monday on WLS, can...
Nov 27, 2017
Some surprising no-shows on first day of filing by candidates
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Today is the first day of filing by candidates in the March 20th primary elections and there were a couple of interesting no-shows when the doors opened at the c...
Nov 27, 2017
Trump says Dem in Alabama Senate race would be a ‘disaster’
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump is again coming to the side of embattled Republican Roy Moore by bashing the Democratic nominee in the hotly contested Alabama Senate race. Trump tweets ...
Nov 27, 2017
Indiana manufacturers seek incentives to find more workers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The 3.9 percent unemployment rate Indiana is making it difficult for manufacturers in the state to find workers, especially those qualified in the in the high-tech field. The North...
Nov 27, 2017
State Offering Up Unclaimed Property
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Ahead of Cyber Monday, the Illinois State Treasurer is offering a preview of an auction of unclaimed items that the state has collected. Jewel...
Nov 26, 2017
State Preps For Winter, Wants Drivers To Do The Same
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — As bitter cold creeps into Illinois, the state is reminding motorists that preparation can help take the bite out of winter this season. The Illinois De...
Nov 26, 2017
Sex-harassment lawsuit against Rutherford dismissed
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A sexual harassment lawsuit that derailed the political career of former state Treasurer Dan Rutherford has been dismissed in federal court in Chicago. Court records show the ...
Nov 24, 2017
Fiat Chrysler Recall Involves Air Bag Fasteners
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (DETROIT) Fiat Chrysler is recalling 8,000 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs because they have some fasteners that could come loose in the passenger air bag assemblies. If the...
Nov 24, 2017
Rauner grants 5 petitions for clemency, denies 97
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has granted five petitions for clemency and denied 97 others. The Republican’s office announced the action Wednesday, saying it’s the twenty-first...
Nov 24, 2017
Click It Or Ticket Begins
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — With the start of the holiday season here, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police will be enforcing the annual “C...
Nov 24, 2017
