Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Former Rockford Congressman John Anderson, who ran for President in 1980, has died
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News Note: Bill Cameron reported on John Anderson's run for President in 1980 (CHICAGO) Former Rockford Congressman John Anderson who ran as an independent candidate for presid...
Dec 5, 2017
Key vote this week on Chicago O’Hare airport jet-noise plan
CHICAGO (AP) - A plan supporters say will more fairly distribute the annoyance of roaring jets flying in and out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport faces a key vote this week. The C...
Dec 5, 2017
Rauner spars with Ives over who can beat Democrats
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and his March 20th primary challenger, State Representative Jeanne Ives, are fighting about which one could actually win in Nove...
Dec 5, 2017
Unused tornado relief money will help fund other projects
WASHINGTON, Ill. (AP) - A foundation that handled money for relief efforts following a 2013 tornado in central Illinois plans to use some of its leftover funds to partner with Habitat for Human...
Dec 4, 2017
Ex-mayor of Markham indicted in bribery scheme
MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted the former mayor of a poor Chicago suburb on charges he took part in a $300,000 bribery scheme involving city contractors. The Chicago Tribune rep...
Dec 4, 2017
Illinois’ 199th birthday kicks off bicentennial celebration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois is kicking off a yearlong celebration leading to the state’s bicentennial. Sunday marks the Prairie State’s 199th anniversary. Daylong events are schedule...
Dec 4, 2017
Chicago-area’s tax disappears on soda, sugary drinks
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago-area’s penny-per-ounce tax on soda and sugary drinks is no more. The Cook County Board voted 15-2 in October to end the tax, just more than two months after it ...
Dec 2, 2017
Cook County sheriff launches opioid awareness initiative
CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is launching an awareness campaign aimed at helping the public better understand the opioid crisis. In a news release, the sheriff says he is releasing vide...
Dec 2, 2017
Official State Beer To Be Announced
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — The official beer of the State of Illinois is going to be unveiled Sunday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The beer is ...
Dec 2, 2017
Wheaton Metra Station Closed Another Month
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (WHEATON, IL) Trains are running as usual through the Metra stop on Front Street in Wheaton but commuter haven’t been able to wait inside the station building...
Dec 1, 2017
