Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Lawyer: Singapore teen seeking asylum detained until hearing
CHICAGO (AP) - A Singapore teen seeking asylum after blog posts mocking his government landed him jail will remain in U.S. custody until a Chicago immigration court hearing next month. Amos Yee’...
Feb 03, 2017
Police investigate theft of 3 BMWs from Evanston dealership
Three luxury vehicles were stolen early Friday from a car dealership in Evanston, authorities said. | NVP video (EVANSTON) Three luxury vehicles were stolen early Friday from a car dealership in Evans...
Feb 03, 2017
ATF seeking sharp increase of agents in Chicago
By Pamela Brown and Mary Kay Mallonee The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is looking to transfer approximately 20 agents to Chicago in an effort to “beef up” the federa...
Feb 03, 2017
Chicago sued for banning ads in ride-share vehicles
CHICAGO (AP) - A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Chicago that seeks to overturn an ordinance banning advertising inside the private cars used by ride-share company drivers. In its federal l...
Feb 03, 2017
Man tried to lure 2 girls into his van, offered candy: police
(CHICAGO) A man tried to lure two girls into his van by offering them candy on Monday in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the North Side. The girls - ages 7 and 10 - were returning home together about...
Feb 03, 2017
Illinois Saw Warmer Temps and Less Snow in January
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) If it felt like January was pretty mild, you’re right. Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel says the average temperature during January was 31.4 d...
Feb 03, 2017
WEATHER – Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 26F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer WLS-AM Morning Forecast Friday, February 3, 2017 Dry through the weekend with temperatures gradually warming. Today | Some clouds this morning will give way...
Feb 03, 2017
WEATHER – Sunshine and a few clouds. High 24F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer WLS-AM Morning Forecast Thursday, February 2, 2017 After highs in the 20’s today and on Friday, temperatures will rebound through the weekend. Wednesd...
Feb 02, 2017
Group recommends Illinois school funding fix; future unclear
CHICAGO (AP) - A group of lawmakers has agreed on a framework for making the way Illinois funds its schools more equitable. But whether it will lead to a long-elusive legislative fix remains to be see...
Feb 01, 2017
Willis Tower Transforming
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Willis Tower has announced a transformation. Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls it a $500 million vote of confidence in Chicago. Blackstone Real Estate chief John Gray say...
Feb 01, 2017
