Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Congressman: Was GOP Attack Planned?
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville), who was one of the people at the scene when a gunman from Illinois opened fire on Republican lawmakers, believes it was ...
Jun 15, 2017
Chicago says reforms can work without courts
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s chief lawyer says he agrees court oversight is the best way to ensure police reforms are done right but that the Trump administration backed away from...
Jun 15, 2017
Crime prompts Enterprise CarShare to leave Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - Enterprise CarShare has announced it will stop doing business in Chicago indefinitely due to the theft or vandalism of its vehicles. Greg Philips is brand publicity manager for St. Loui...
Jun 15, 2017
Illinois fair facilities to be ready without major upgrades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials say the fairgrounds in Springfield and DuQuoin will be ready for summer state fairs, but that major updates await private fundraising and a state spending p...
Jun 15, 2017
WEATHER: A stray morning shower, then clearing and HOT
By Jeff Eno, Weather Channel Meteorologist Today | A stray shower possible early then gradual clearing. Hot. High close to 90 Friday | Scattered thunderstorms possible. High near 90 Saturday | Partly ...
Jun 15, 2017
GOP offers ‘compromise’ state budget with familiar reforms
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Republicans have presented what they’re calling a “compromise” budget and reform plan to end the state’s nearly three-year budget impasse. It was a fami...
Jun 14, 2017
Civil Rights Lawyers want judge to oversee Chicago police reforms
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Civil rights lawyers have filed a federal lawsuit against the city and they want a federal judge to oversee Chicago police conduct reforms. Mayor Emanuel backed ...
Jun 14, 2017
Emanuel hopes softball shooting will produce more bi-partisanship
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Emanuel used to be the #3 Democrat in the House, so he’s very familiar with the bi-partisan softball game for charity where usually divided la...
Jun 14, 2017
Illinois Man Identified As Virginia Shooter
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Government sources say the shooter in Alexandria, VA. has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson of Downstate Belleville, Illinois. He died after the attack and...
Jun 14, 2017
WEATHER: Still hot, chance of thunderstorms
By Jeff Eno, Weather Channel Meteorologist Today | Variable clouds with thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. A few storms may be severe with gusty winds and possible large hail. High low 90s To...
Jun 14, 2017
