Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
After Las Vegas, Chicago is “prepared and doing its work”
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) After Las Vegas, what’s security going to look like here in Chicago for the marathon and the Cubs playoffs? Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Chicago’s ...
Oct 3, 2017
Rauner OKs gender-sensitive approach to women inmates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Advocates for imprisoned women are thanking Gov. Bruce Rauner for signing a law requiring gender-appropriate and informed practices in the Illinois women’s prison and pa...
Oct 3, 2017
WEATHER: Warm today, but getting wet and cool by tonight
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore After a warm start to the week, but a cooler and wet ending is expected. Today|Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds for lat...
Oct 3, 2017
Rauner seeking to overhaul coal-fired power plant regs
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is seeking to overhaul regulations on the last of the state’s coal-fired power plants. The Chicago Tribune reports the proposed amendments to the state ...
Oct 2, 2017
Judge rules Jason Van Dyke can keep cop lawyer Dan Herbert
Jason Van Dyke | Cook County sheriff’s office(CHICAGO) The police officer charged with the murder of Laquan McDonald can keep lawyer Dan Herbert on his case, even though Herbert had represented ...
Oct 2, 2017
Charges expected after student beaten at football game
LAKE STATION, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say charges are expected following a beating of a 14-year-old student after a northwestern Indiana high school football game that was recorded on cellphone video....
Oct 2, 2017
CPD: September shootings, murders both down from last year
(CHICAGO) Shootings for the month of September declined by 15 percent and murders were down by 10 percent compared to the same month last year, according to new statistics released by Chicago Police. ...
Oct 2, 2017
22 charged in gun, drug investigation targeting Aurora gang
AURORA, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say 22 people have been charged with gun and drug crimes following an investigation that targeted a suburban Chicago gang. Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMaho...
Oct 2, 2017
WEATHER: High pressure thru tomorrow, precip chances on Wednesday
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Geoff Maurer HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS IN CONTROL THROUGH TUESDAY WITH PRECIPITATION CHANCES RETURNING BY WEDNESDAY. Today|Partly cloudy & warmer. High 82F. Winds S at...
Oct 2, 2017
Rauner explains signing abortion bill
CHICAGO (AP) - Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner says he understands the moral objections to abortion but signed into law expanded coverage for them because he believes all women should have the same healt...
Sep 30, 2017
