Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Trucks and SUVs Still Hot Among New Car Buyers
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Ford, Honda, and Nissan all reported big increases for trucks and SUVs. But that’s being offset by falling car sales, pushing overall sales for Hond...
Apr 04, 2017
IDOT announces suburban road closures
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a series of road closures in the Chicago area that began Monday. Due to various construction projects, the closures will impact: Talcott Road from S...
Apr 04, 2017
WEATHER – Generally cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 56F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 Blustery April weather pattern this week. Cool, wet and windy at times. SNOW??? Nicer by Friday into the weekendR...
Apr 04, 2017
White Sox Home Opener Postponed, Rescheduled for Tuesday at 1:10PM
From White Sox Media… CHICAGO - Today's Opening Day game between the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. CT. All tickets ...
Apr 03, 2017
Here’s how senators plan to vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
By Ashley Killough and Ted Barrett Republicans are considering their next step now that many Democrats are planning to filibuster the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. The Senate Judic...
Apr 03, 2017
2nd teen in custody for Facebook Live sexual assault: police
(CHICAGO) A second teenage boy is in custody in connection with the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl that was streamed live on Facebook last month from the Lawndale neighborhood, the Chicago Sun-Times ...
Apr 03, 2017
Case continued for Chicago teen accused in Facebook assault
CHICAGO (AP) - A 14-year-old boy remains in custody and will appear later this month on charges in the sexual assault of a Chicago teenager that was streamed live on Facebook. A public defender repres...
Apr 03, 2017
Rahm Emanuel: $26M investment coming to aging park facilities
(CHICAGO) A $26 million investment is coming to 20 of the Chicago Park District's aging facilities around the city, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting. The money for the city's "Save Chicago's Treasur...
Apr 03, 2017
Road closures start Monday in northwest suburbs
(BENSENVILLE) Roads in the northwest suburbs will be closed beginning Monday to complete work on the Illinois Route 390 Tollway. At 7 a.m., northbound Thomas Drive at South Frontage Road in Bensenvill...
Apr 03, 2017
WEATHER – Cloudy with periods of showers becoming more widespread this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 48F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Todd Borek A WET START TO THE WORK WEEK WITH A BREAK COMING LATER IN THE DAY TUESDAY. THE DRY CONDITIONS WON’T LAST LONG AS ANOTHER SYSTEM ARRIVES WEDNESDAY. Today...
Apr 03, 2017
