Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
WEATHER: Wet end to the weekend, cooler and drier tomorrow
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Todd Borek A WET END TO THE WEEKEND WITH COOLER, DRIER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE WORK WEEK. DID YOU SET YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR OVERNIGHT AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME EN...
Nov 5, 2017
Priest charged with assaulting developmental center resident
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) - Bond has been set at $1 million for a Roman Catholic priest accused of sexually assaulting a resident of a developmental center outside Chicago. The Rev. Richard Jacklin has been...
Nov 4, 2017
A Big Day for iPhone Fans
By Kathy Voltmer, WLS AM 890 News (CHICAGO) It was the day iPhone fans have long been waiting for, the day that the new iPhone X goes on sale. Hundreds of people lined up at the new Apple Store on Mic...
Nov 4, 2017
WEATHER: Cool and mild today, possible severe storms tomorrow
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich Seasonably cool to somewhat milder through the weekend. A notable boast in humidity levels starts today. A strong weather system moving through the midwest...
Nov 4, 2017
Fire Risk Prompts BMW Recall
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A fire risk has BMW recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs. A heater for a valve can overheat in some BMW vehicles causing the valve to melt and spar...
Nov 3, 2017
Blagojevich appeals to high court in likely last gasp
By Michael Tarm, AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to toss his convictions on corruption charges, saying he neve...
Nov 3, 2017
Alderman: ‘Issues for years’ with illegal activity at Uptown Starbucks
(CHICAGO) A North Side alderman said he is taking "immediate action" after a drug deal led to the fatal shooting of one man, and the wounding of two people, including a 12-year-old, inside an Uptown S...
Nov 3, 2017
US House backs national park designation for Indiana Dunes
PORTER, Ind. (AP) - A push to make the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore the country’s 60th national park has cleared a big step in Congress. The U.S. House approved the bill in a unanimou...
Nov 3, 2017
2 years after slaying of aspiring model, no arrests made
CHICAGO (AP) - It has been two years since aspiring model Kaylyn Pryor of Evanston was shot to death in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, and no arrests have been made for the crime. Her family ...
Nov 3, 2017
Senator’s sex-harassment accuser wants answers on complaint
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The woman who claims that an Illinois Senate Democratic leader sexually harassed her wants to know why Sen. Ira Silverstein faced no repercussions until after she went public ...
Nov 3, 2017
