Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
WEATHER: Clearing tonight, but colder
By WeatherChannel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore FAST MOVING WEATHER MAKER COMES DOWN FROM CANADA WEDNESDAY AM…….WARM ENOUGH SO THAT IT IS ALL RAIN FOR US….ANOTHER STRONGER SYSTEM ARR...
Nov 15, 2017
Grand Jury Dismissed In Cop Cover-up Case
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The grand jury investigating an alleged cover-up in the shooting death of LaQuan McDonald has been dismissed after the special prosecutor assigned to the...
Nov 14, 2017
Kennedy picks up endorsement of Police Board president
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Chris Kennedy has picked up the endorsement of Lori Lightfoot, the highly-regarded Police Board president who has been crusading for Chicago police reform. Lori ...
Nov 14, 2017
Notre Dame, Wisconsin to play some hockey games in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - Notre Dame and Wisconsin have agreed to play some January men’s hockey games at Chicago’s United Center. United Center officials said in a news release Monday that one game ...
Nov 14, 2017
Illinois educators report shortage of teachers, applicants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - School officials statewide are reporting that districts are having a hard time filling teaching positions. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register says an Illinois Associatio...
Nov 14, 2017
WEATHER: Sunny but cooler today, showers return tonight
By Kennth Boone, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) As high pressue continues to hover over our area, expect another mostly sunny but cooler than average day today. However, chances increase for ...
Nov 14, 2017
City budget: Ride-sharing passengers will be paying a new 15 cent fee
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Monday afternoon, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposals to balance the 2018 city budget with higher taxes and fees sailed thru a couple of city council committee....
Nov 13, 2017
New IL Emergency Management Director
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed Joseph G. Klinger as acting director for the state's Emergency Management Agency. Klinger has worked for the s...
Nov 13, 2017
It‘s official: Preckwinkle has a primary challenger
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has a primary challenger. Former Alderman Bob Fioretti is running against her. Fioretti is hoping to get the pop tax...
Nov 13, 2017
Chicago office sued by family of man he fatally shot
CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago police officer who made headlines last month when a jury awarded a man he shot in the head $44.7 million is now being sued by the family of a man he fatally shot three years a...
Nov 13, 2017
