Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
It’s not winter yet, but near-record lows and lake effect snow on tap
(CHICAGO) Anyone who thinks it's cold outside this afternoon is likely in for some temperature shock over the next several days, with a dusting of snow on top. It was 45 degrees in Chicago at noon Thu...
Nov 09, 2017
Louis C.K. Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — Louis C.K. is the latest Hollywood star to be accused of sexual misconduct and two of the five women making the accusations have a Chicago connection. T...
Nov 09, 2017
Rauner veto prevails on wage gap bill
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Governor Bruce Rauner has won a battle in Springfield. Rauner vetoed a bill to try close the wage gap between men and women and prohibit employers from asking ap...
Nov 09, 2017
Lawmakers approve plan to protect monarch butterfly habitats
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers have approved a plan proponents say will help protect the habitat of monarch butterflies. The proposal would prohibit counties and towns from classifying mi...
Nov 09, 2017
Illinois Senate to consider ‘debt transparency’ measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois General Assembly returns to work and the Senate will likely take up legislation to require monthly reporting of overdue bills . A two-year budget stalemate betwee...
Nov 09, 2017
Proposed fine for walking while tweeting or using cellphone on street
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, yet another fine has been proposed. How would you feel about getting hit with a 90 to $500 fine for walking while tweeting or using your cellphone ...
Nov 09, 2017
Rauner orders flags lowered to honor Rockford police officer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner has ordered flags in Illinois to be flown at half-staff in honor of a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty. Rauner’s order starts at su...
Nov 09, 2017
Mom charged in death took son’s lifeless body on train ride
CHICAGO (AP) - Murder charges have been filed against a woman who prosecutors say took her 6-year-old onto a commuter train to Chicago after his death last summer. A Lake County judge on Tuesday set b...
Nov 09, 2017
WEATHER: Temps fall to teens tonight in suburbs
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore THE ARCTIC EXPRESS PAYS A BRIEF VISIT TO CHICAGO TONIGHT….. Today | Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. Morning high of 41F wit...
Nov 09, 2017
State Launches “Cards For Heroes” Campaign
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner has announced the 2017 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. Done in partnership with the United Service Organ...
Nov 08, 2017
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