Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Speaker Madigan proposes state government anti-sexual harassment training
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In the Springfield sexual harassment scandal, the Illinois House is holding a hearing on proposed legislation today. Speaker Mike Madigan moved quickly to get ou...
Oct 31, 2017
Chicago man pleads not guilty to pushing man on subway track
CHICAGO (AP) - A Northwestern University neuroscience graduate has pleaded not guilty to charges he pushed another man off a Chicago subway platform and onto train tracks. Chad Estep is charged with a...
Oct 31, 2017
New flight center at Gary airport aims at corporate travel
GARY, Ind. (AP) - Officials are hoping a new $3 million flight center at the Gary/Chicago International Airport will boost its appeal for corporate flights in the Chicago area. The new Gary Jet...
Oct 31, 2017
WEATHER: Dry and cold through Wednesday
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich STAYING DRY AND GUSTY THRY TOMORROW. WARMER TEMPERATURES STTARTING THURDAY. Today|Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 42F. Winds W at 10 t...
Oct 31, 2017
GOP legislator mulls primary challenge against Gov Rauner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A Republican state legislator is mulling a primary challenge against Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton is circulating candidate petitions for the March p...
Oct 30, 2017
Aurora man pleads guilty in crash that killed schoolgirl
ST CHARLES, Ill. (AP) - A 26-year-old from suburban Chicago has pleaded guilty in connection with an accident that killed 9-year-old Katie Jonak as she returned to her Aurora home from a play rehearsa...
Oct 30, 2017
Chicago’s new Apple store dimming lights due to bird deaths
CHICAGO (AP) - The new Apple store in downtown will dim its lights after complaints from wildlife groups that say its glassy facade is causing deadly bird strikes. The Chicago Tribune reports that App...
Oct 30, 2017
Chicago officials: DHL to invest $10M into O’Hare facility
CHICAGO (AP) - Officials in Chicago say international shipping company DHL is putting $10 million into revamping a facility at O’Hare International Airport. Shipping company DHL chose Chicago fo...
Oct 30, 2017
Former IL Governor Pat Quinn announces run for attorney general
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is joining a crowded field attempting to become the state’s next attorney general. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Quinn announced Friday his i...
Oct 30, 2017
Delta: Flight carrying Oklahoma Thunder encountered bird
CHICAGO (AP) - Delta Airlines officials say a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird when it was landing. Th...
Oct 28, 2017
