Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Dem candidate for Governor criticizes Pritzker for Blago tapes
Bu John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Another Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor is criticizing fellow candidate J.B. Pritzker for asking then- Governor Rod Blagojevich to name him Illinois T...
Jun 08, 2017
Infant Found in a Plastic Bag in Dolton Garage
By Christopher Michael, WLS-AM 890 News (DOLTON) Cleaning a south suburban garage turned into a terrifying event. It happened in South suburban Dolton yesterday. A homeowner and a family member were c...
Jun 08, 2017
WEATHER: Jet stream brings hot weather this weekend
By Jeff Eno, Weather Channel Meteorologist JET STREAM RIDES NORTH AND THE HEAT IS ON FOR THE WEEKEND WITH POTENTIAL 90s ON THE WAY…HOPEFULLY HUMIDITY LEVELS WILL REMAIN LOW Today | Plentiful sun...
Jun 08, 2017
State Investigating Hospital Hostage Situation
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (JOLIET) — The Illinois Department of Corrections is investigating an incident that happened at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet Wednesday. &nb...
Jun 07, 2017
Chicago Pledges To Meet Climate Agreement
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) –– Mayor Rahm Emanuel has signed an executive order pledging that Chicago will do its part to help meet the Paris Climate Change Agreement since ...
Jun 07, 2017
State Rep. wants to eliminate Illinois Lieutenant Governor office.
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A suburban Republican State lawmaker is pushing a plan to get rid of the office of Illinois Lieutenant Governor. Barrington Republican Rep. David McSweeney told ...
Jun 07, 2017
Passenger stung by scorpion on Aeromexico plane bound for O’Hare
(CHICAGO) A passenger was stung by a scorpion on a plane bound for O'Hare International Airport Monday night. The passenger on Aeromexico Flight 682 from Mexico City International Airport to Chicago w...
Jun 07, 2017
$300K bond for man charged with sexually abusing woman at hotel
Nien Siu | DuPage County state’s attorney office (NAPERVILLE) Bond was set at $300,000 Tuesday for an Indiana man accused of sexually assaulting a woman Sunday afternoon at a west suburba...
Jun 07, 2017
Actor Stacy Keach Recovering from Heart Attack
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Actor Stacy Keach could be released from a Chicago hospital today. Keach has been in Chicago for the play “Pamplona” and he became conf...
Jun 07, 2017
Illinois reduces fees in its 529 college savings plans
CHICAGO (AP) - The Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the state is reducing fees and giving more investment choices to people saving money for college in the state’s 529 colle...
Jun 07, 2017
