Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Update: McDonald’s, Walgreens sued over sweetened beverage tax
CHICAGO (AP) - Two retailers are being sued over their alleged failure to properly levy new taxes on sweetened beverages being sold in the Chicago area. A lawsuit filed against McDonald’s Corp. ...
Aug 10, 2017
WEATHER: Possible stray showers today, then dry thru the weekend
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Geoff Maurer While a few showers & t-storms may pop up today, look forward to a dry and cooler Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Today|A mix of clouds and sun early, th...
Aug 10, 2017
Emanuel blasts Rauner on school funding impasse
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Emanuel is blasting Gov Rauner again as the school funding impasse continues. The Mayor got a question from the audience at the city’s annual investo...
Aug 09, 2017
Oprah-branded mashed potatoes, soups to hit supermarkets
NEW YORK (AP) - Oprah Winfrey is headed to the supermarket aisle with her own line of refrigerated soups and side dishes. The media mogul teamed up with food giant Kraft Heinz to launch the line, afte...
Aug 09, 2017
Schools Hopeful For Veto Override
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — School superintendents from across Illinois appeared in Chicago Wednesday for a hearing about public school funding. Because of Gov. Bruce Rauner’...
Aug 09, 2017
McDonald’s sued for taxing sweetened drinks twice in Cook County
(CHICAGO) A lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses McDonald's of overcharging customers when it calculates the added sales tax on the sweetened beverages it sells in Cook County. The suit is being brought by Y...
Aug 09, 2017
UPDATE: Teacher facing child porn charges released from jail, placed on leave
Posted on August 8, 2017 at 1:38 pm by Sun Times Wire Walter Clay | Lansing police (LANSING) A middle school music teacher facing child pornography charges for an alleged relationship with a gir...
Aug 09, 2017
WEATHER: High pressure continues to dominate
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich AN AREA OF CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO DOMINATE, KEEPING THE DRY, COMFORTABLE CONDITIONS AROUND . Today|Some sun in the morning with increasing clo...
Aug 09, 2017
Funeral Set for Man Found Dead in Chicago Apartment
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The family of Trenton James Cornell-Duranleau says they had to find a larger funeral venue for Saturday’s service in Lennon, Michigan due to the ...
Aug 08, 2017
Rauner complains of Lege spin in school aid controversy
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Still no state school aid has been approved, but state legislators are doing maneuvers. Democrats are aiming at overriding Governor Bruce Rauner’s partial ...
Aug 08, 2017
