Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
WEATHER: This weekend, we dry out. Rain possible Monday
By Scott Lawrimore, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) After a record rainy end of week, we get our chance to dry out this weekend. Today|Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 57F. Winds NNE at ...
Apr 01, 2017
Suburban Congressman reacts to news that Flynn sought immunity
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) West Suburban Republican Congressman Randy Hultgren was on WLS this morning, talking about the news that President Donald Trump’s former National Secur...
Mar 31, 2017
WEATHER – Showers early, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 42F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Friday, March 31st, 2017 A little less soggy but still a raw and chilly set up to round out March. A seasonably mild first weekend of April. Some Apri...
Mar 31, 2017
Leader of Robbery Crew Sentenced
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The man, who feds say, led a violent robbery crew that targeted suburban cell phone stores will spend decades behind bars. Eric Curtis of Forest Park was ...
Mar 30, 2017
57 Year Sentence For Leader Of Armed Robbery Crew
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A Park Forest man has been sentenced to 57 years in prison for leading a crew of armed robbers that targeted cell phone stores in the Chicago suburbs. Prosecutors s...
Mar 30, 2017
Internet Privacy Bill Floated in Springfield
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In Springfield, a couple of bills to give you the right-to-know how your personal information is being handled on the Internet have made it out of an Illinois Ho...
Mar 30, 2017
McDonald’s to start using fresh beef
By Joseph Pisani, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Coming soon to McDonald’s: Fresh beef. The fast food giant said Thursday that it will swap frozen beef patties for fresh ones in...
Mar 30, 2017
Illinois comptroller appeals ruling ordering lawmaker pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois comptroller has appealed a Cook County judge’s ruling that state lawmakers must be paid on time despite their failure to pass a budget. Comptroller Susana M...
Mar 30, 2017
YouTube video leads to drugs and weapons raid near Chicago
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) - A 40-minute video posted on YouTube showing several people displaying guns and illegal drugs outside a suburban Chicago home has resulted in multiple arrests. Harvey police spokesm...
Mar 30, 2017
Chicago Alderman on Trump Tweets
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) At City Hall, Bill Cameron says an alderman who answers Trump Tweets with Tweets of his own is predicting the chances are not great that the president will a...
Mar 30, 2017
