Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
10 inches of snow possible as lake-effect system moves in
(CHICAGO) Mother Nature is making a mid-March push to turn an unseasonably warm, dry winter in Chicago into something a little more seasonable. Up to 10 inches of snow could pile up by midday Tuesday ...
Mar 14, 2017
WEATHER – Windy & cold with snow continuing. High near 25F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 **A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT TODAY FOR COOK, DUPAGE AND LAKE COUNTIES IN IL. AND LAKE COUNTY IN I...
Mar 14, 2017
Lawmaker unveils plan to hike Illinois minimum wage to $15
CHICAGO (AP) - A state lawmaker from Chicago has announced a plan to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 by 2022. Democratic Rep. Will Guzzardi told reporters Monday he’ll file legislation...
Mar 13, 2017
More than 500 flights canceled as snow falls across Chicago
(CHICAGO) More than 500 flights have been canceled as Chicago prepares for up to 4 inches of snow by Monday afternoon. As of 6 a.m. Monday, 411 flights were canceled at O'Hare International Airport an...
Mar 13, 2017
Dad shot girls, wife and himself: St. Charles police
(ST. CHARLES) In a 911 call, Randall Coffland told a dispatcher he had shot his twin daughters, his wife and was going to shoot himself, St. Charles police said Sunday. Two 9 mm handguns were found in...
Mar 13, 2017
Up to 6 inches of snow could fall Monday over Chicago
Snow started falling across Chicago late Sunday. | Network Video Productions UPDATES WITH DETAILS, SNOW PLOWS DEPLOYED The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting Monday...
Mar 13, 2017
WEATHER – Snow this morning will transition to snow showers this afternoon. High 32F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ken Boone WLS-AM WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 1 PM TODAY. A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL ACCU...
Mar 13, 2017
More than 400 flights canceled as snow falls across Chicago
Snow started falling across Chicago late Sunday. | Network Video Productions UPDATES WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS (CHICAGO) More than 400 flights have been canceled as Chicago prepares for up to 5 inches o...
Mar 13, 2017
Thousands join in Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend events
CHICAGO (AP) - Thousands of people are turning out for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chicago this weekend. The Chicago River was dyed a bright green color on Saturday, kicking off festivitie...
Mar 11, 2017
Illinois congressman voices objections to men purchasing prenatal care
By Julia Manchester Republican Rep. John Shimkus is under fire after comments he made Wednesday about prenatal requirements in the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. During a 27-hour debate...
Mar 11, 2017
