Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

  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...

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...

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...

By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Nothing seems to work to solve the state’s severe budget impasse, but one senior citizen says Gov Rauner needs to consult Jesus. One of the retirees at ris...