Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
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
Zopp confirmed after some City Council “political theatre”
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the current sexual harassment scandal was the subject of some political theater in support of the final confirmation of ...
Nov 22, 2017
Chicago police board will review 2012 fatal shooting of teen
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago’s police oversight agency says an officer who fatally shot a 15-year-old boy must face a disciplinary hearing that could cost him his job. Dakota Bright was fleeing police...
Nov 22, 2017
McDonald’s to raze Chicago-area museum of 1st restaurant
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) - McDonald’s Corp. has announced it will demolish a suburban Chicago museum that’s a replica of the hamburger chain’s first restaurant. Ray Kroc built his first ...
Nov 22, 2017
WEATHER: A little warmer for Thanksgiving
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore Expect a chilly Wednesday but it should be a little warmer on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Today | Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High...
Nov 22, 2017
Family sues Six Flags over ‘savage’ attack during Fright Fest
(GURNEE) A family who was attacked by a group of young people at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee during "Fright Fest" in September is suing the park for negligence allowing the attack to happen. The...
Nov 21, 2017
Five Year Sentence for Officer Proano
Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A Chicago police officer convicted of shooting at a car full of teenagers has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. 42-year-old Marco Proano was co...
Nov 21, 2017
Despite opposition, Zopp recommended for Police Board
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s appointment of his former deputy Andrea Zopp to be a member of the Police Board has been unanimously recommended in a delayed confirma...
Nov 20, 2017
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