Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
WEATHER: Plenty of sunshine, high in 80’s, cooler by the lake
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Todd Borek HIGH PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE REGION THROUGH TUESDAY. REMAINING GUSTY THROUGH THIS EVENING BEFORE WINDS DECREASE A BIT OVERNIGHT. EXPECT ANOTH...
Jul 30, 2017
Rauner taking a softer approach to school funding impasse
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (SPRINGFIELD) Governor Bruce Rauner is now taking a slightly more conciliatory approach in the school funding impasse. Rauner now says he won’t use his amendatory ve...
Jul 28, 2017
Quigley: Obamacare Still Needs Fixing
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (WASHINGTON) — With the failed Republican vote on making changes to the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Chicago) says any further attempts to overhau...
Jul 28, 2017
Multi-million dollar settlement payouts to lawyers have one alderman crying foul
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Lawyers make millions suing city hall. Mayor Daley used to mock them, saying “Well, one thing about lawyers. If ya throw a nickel out on the corner, you...
Jul 28, 2017
Turns out we may all be made of stardust, NU scientists say
By Zamira Rahim If you were looking to space for extra-terrestrial life, maybe it’s time to look in the mirror. A new study claims we might all be part-alien. Supercomputer simulations conducted...
Jul 28, 2017
IDNR has information for pheasant hunters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The state of Illinois Department of Natural Resources is providing information to controlled pheasant hunters for the 2017-18 hunting season. In a news release, the department...
Jul 28, 2017
WEATHER: Beautiful late July days ahead
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Todd Borek TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTDOORS FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. BEAUTIFUL CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEKEND. GUSTY WINDS, HOWEVER, WILL MAKE I...
Jul 28, 2017
Third Boy in Beecher Crash Dies
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A suburban father is going through an unimaginable loss. The car his wife, Lindsey Schimdt, was driving, was struck by the driver of a pick-up truck. Poli...
Jul 27, 2017
Special session produces no new progress on school reform
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (SPRINGFIELD) Day 2 of the current special session produced a new metaphor, but no progress. Both the House and the Senate adjourned minutes after being called to order, p...
Jul 27, 2017
Illinois State Police getting ready for Speed Awareness Day
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Police are marking Illinois Speed Awareness Day on Wednesday through education and enforcement efforts. State Police officials say speed was the reason for more than ...
Jul 27, 2017
