Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Great weather into the weekend
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore Today | Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 76F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight|Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 57F. Winds NW ...
Aug 23, 2017
Emanuel: ‘It’s time to close funding gap.’
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Illinois House is back in session today and Speaker Mike Madigan is expected to try to override Gov Rauner’s school aid veto. Madigan needs 71 votes in...
Aug 22, 2017
Arrests by police take big drop
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Arrests were down 24% last year and former firefighter now northwest side Alderman Nick Sposato thinks he knows why. The alderman says, "It’s not something...
Aug 22, 2017
Chicago cop on trial for alleged civil rights violations
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Jury selection is underway for the federal trial of a Chicago police officer accused of firing into a car full of teenagers in 2013. 42-year old officer Marco Pr...
Aug 22, 2017
2nd phase of O’Hare cargo development under way
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has opened work on a second phase of a $220 million northeast cargo development at O’Hare International Airport . Emanuel was joined Thursday by officia...
Aug 22, 2017
WEATHER: Stormy start then clearing
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore Today | Thunderstorms in the morning then gradual clearing. High 80 Tomorrow | Sunny. High mid to upper 70s…low 70s near the Lake Thursday | More...
Aug 22, 2017
Statewide viewing of the eclipse
(CHICAGO) Despite occasional clouds the Chicago Park District held solar eclipse viewing parties in 20 parks. Families and co-workers arrived by the dozens as the sky grew darker and the air cooler on...
Aug 21, 2017
Illinois State Fair Grandstand sets record sales
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Fair Grandstand officials say this year’s fair surpassed a record-setting number of guests in 2016 with help from its music lineup. The State Journal-Regi...
Aug 21, 2017
Teen pleads guilty to lesser charge in Slender Man attack
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - One of two teenagers charged with repeatedly stabbing a classmate to impress a fictitious horror character called Slender Man has decided to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Fift...
Aug 21, 2017
Rough road for Driverless Cars in Chicago
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, Bill Cameron says the aldermen took testimony on banning driver-less cars in Chicago before a state law is enacted to pre-empt them from regulating...
Aug 21, 2017
