Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
WEATHER: Finally, a weekend warm up
By Ray Stagich, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) After a cold end of the workweek, expect a sizable warm up this weekend Today|Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 43F. Winds NNE ...
Feb 11, 2017
Chris Kennedy on WLS: Rauner has been a “failure.”
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Illinois Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kennedy was on WLS Thursday morning, denouncing incumbent Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. Kennedy told “...
Feb 09, 2017
Veterans’ Affairs Departs Thompson Center
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is moving out of the Thompson Center in Chicago and down the street. The office is moving to the George W. Dunne Cook C...
Feb 08, 2017
Chris Kennedy announces run for Illinois Governor
By John Dempsey and Associated Press reports (CHICAGO) As expected, businessman Chris Kennedy is announcing a run for Illinois Governor in 2018. Kennedy is a Democrat, the son of the late Senator Robe...
Feb 08, 2017
Man charged with sending more than 1M spam emails
(CHICAGO) A man has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly sending more than a million spam emails. The indictment charges 36-year-old Michael Persaud of Scottsdale, Arizona, with 10 cou...
Feb 08, 2017
Rauner official hits schools head for freezing some spending
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - In an open letter to parents of Chicago Public School students, the Rauner administration is defending its efforts on the district’s behalf. In the letter issued Tuesday...
Feb 07, 2017
Chicago schools hit by new cuts
(CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools officials say the district is freezing millions of dollars in discretionary spending due to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s lack of action. The $46 million being frozen is a...
Feb 07, 2017
Illinois Senate returns, promises to push budget deal
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield along with a promise of continued work on a budget compromise. The Senate is in session Tuesday. Democratic Senate President John Cullerton of ...
Feb 07, 2017
Northwestern investigates reports of drugging, sexual assault
(EVANSTON) Northwestern University officials are investigating reports that multiple students may have been drugged and sexually assaulted at a fraternity house last month in north suburban Evanston. ...
Feb 07, 2017
Dense fog advisory in effect for northern Illinois, NW Indiana
(CHICAGO) A dense fog advisory is in effect throughout the Chicago area Tuesday morning. The advisory is in effect until noon and covers most of northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana, accor...
Feb 07, 2017
