Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
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
Judge swears in new US attorney for northern Illinois
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...
Nov 24, 2017
The politics of Rahm’s CTA fare hike
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...
Nov 22, 2017
Chicago airports expect nearly 2 million holiday travelers
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...
Nov 22, 2017
Holiday ‘sting’ to target disability parking spot abusers at malls
(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...
Nov 22, 2017
2 men serving life sentences for rape, murder released
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 ...
Nov 22, 2017
Judge revokes bond for Arkansas sports memorabilia collector
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...
Nov 22, 2017
