Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Cook County moves to fire jail guard for family leave misuse
CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County’s sheriff is attempting to fire a corrections officer he claims called off work more than 60 times in 18 months under the guise of the Family Medical Leave Act. Sherif...
Nov 10, 2017
Investors sue Outcome Health, alleging investment fraud
CHICAGO (AP) - Investors in a Chicago health information and advertising startup are suing the company and its two founders, alleging they committed fraud to secure almost $500 million in funding. Out...
Nov 10, 2017
Defense Wants Trial Delay in Missing Scholar Case
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The defense is asking for more time in the case of a man charged in connection with the disappearance of a University of Illinois Chinese scholar who is p...
Nov 10, 2017
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2017
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