Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials are conducting routine inspections of all rides at the 2017 state fair to ensure they are safe to operate. The Illinois Department of Labor’s Amusemen...

By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) — A judge has sentenced a boss of the Hobos street gang to 40 years in prison. At Thursday’s sentencing, U.S. District Judge John Tharp said Gregory...

DYER, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say a suspected car thief hit a pedestrian during a police chase in south suburban Chicago that ended in northwestern Indiana where the suspect was shot to death. Lake Co...

By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) As the state school funding fight continues, Mayor Emanuel is paying Governor Rauner a left-handed compliment. The mayor's snide remark about Rauner: “I wa...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Grand marshals for the 2017 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade will be three families of long-time fair vendors. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announced Tuesday that the Vo...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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’...