Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge has sworn in John Lausch as the new U.S. attorney for northern Illinois. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago says Lausch’s swearing-in took place Wednesday...

By Bill Camerom, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) So, how does the CTA fare hike play politically for Mayor Emanuel? This fare hike is small enough, and far away enough from Rahm’s 2019 election, that it l...

CHICAGO (AP) - Nearly 2 million passengers are expected to travel through Chicago’s international airports during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Chicago Department of Aviation said Tuesday that O...

(CHICAGO) Parking scoundrels beware. In addition to turkey and stuffing, this holiday season will bring a statewide crackdown on drivers at shopping malls who illegally park in spots reserved for peop...

CHICAGO (AP) - Two Chicago men who were serving life sentences for a 1994 rape and murder have been released from prison based on DNA evidence exonerating them. Nevest Coleman on Monday walked out of ...

CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago federal judge has revoked bond for an Arkansas sports memorabilia collector who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to wire fraud earlier this year. U.S. District Jud...

By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the current sexual harassment scandal was the subject of some political theater in support of the final confirmation of ...

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago’s police oversight agency says an officer who fatally shot a 15-year-old boy must face a disciplinary hearing that could cost him his job. Dakota Bright was fleeing police...

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - McDonald’s Corp. has announced it will demolish a suburban Chicago museum that’s a replica of the hamburger chain’s first restaurant. Ray Kroc built his first ...

By Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore Expect a chilly Wednesday but it should be a little warmer on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Today | Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High...