Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Dangerous swim conditions reported along Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) - The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan’s shores in Illinois and Indiana. The weather service said Saturday that there are cha...
Jul 30, 2017
Cook County’s soda tax to begin Wednesday
CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says the proposed tax on sweetened beverages sold in the Chicago area will go into effect Wednesday. The tax was cleared for implementation ...
Jul 30, 2017
Indiana Michigan Power seeks nearly 20 percent rate hike
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Indiana Michigan Power has asked state utility regulators to approve a nearly 20 percent rate hike for its Indiana customers. The company’s request to the Indiana Utility...
Jul 30, 2017
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
