Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Work Zone Safety Week
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Yes, Chicagoans know road constructions season well and with Spring finally here, it means road projects will ramp up. In support of the effort, Illinois Gov. Bruce...
Apr 04, 2017
Prosecutors: Facebook assault victim was threatened with dog
CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors say at least four Chicago boys who streamed the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl live on Facebook threatened the victim with a dog if she tried to flee. During a hearing...
Apr 04, 2017
Pope Francis prays for Chicago violence victims in letter
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich (blayz SOO’-pich) says Pope Francis has written him a letter saying he is praying for the city’s victims of violence. Cupich read from the pope...
Apr 04, 2017
Back to Work in Springfield Today
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The legislature goes back into session today, but once again, don’t get your hopes up for a break-thru on a budget. Not only is it Groundhog Day again,...
Apr 04, 2017
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
