Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
PBS travel host testifies on proposal to legalize marijuana in Illinois
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The proposal to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Illinois got another legislative hearing today and Bill Cameron says the PBS travel show host Rick ...
Nov 28, 2017
Emanuel and Foxx are suing Uber
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Emanuel and States Atty Kim Foxx are suing Uber. It’s a consumer fraud lawsuit. 57 million Uber drivers and passengers had their personal data breach...
Nov 28, 2017
Illinois officials urge motorists to prepare for winter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials are encouraging motorists to prepare for the onset of winter. Officials with the Illinois State Police, Transportation Department and Tollway are pushing th...
Nov 28, 2017
Pritzker and Kennedy have released their 2016 tax returns
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the campaign for governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker and Chris Kennedy have released their 2016 tax returns. In fact, they released their tax returns within min...
Nov 27, 2017
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
