Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Record Sales for U.S. Automakers in 2016
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) We bought a lot of cars and trucks in 2016. U-S auto sales have set a new high with a final tally of just over 17.5 million. Automotive News says that bea...
Jan 05, 2017
YMCA Alleged Discrimination Settlement Reached
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A settlement has been reached between the United States Attorney's Office and the YMCA of Metro Chicago that resolves a complaint of discrimination filed on behalf ...
Jan 05, 2017
WEATHER: Single digits tonight
By Ray Stagich, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) Sunny skies but very cold temperatures thru the weekend. Chance of snow showers on Monday. Today|Mostly sunny. High 12F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph...
Jan 05, 2017
Emanuel Denying He Is Heartless
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A city retiree is wondering if Emanuel is human for bragging in an email that he took away retiree health care to save millions. The mayor denies it. “You ...
Jan 04, 2017
Durbin Skeptical of GOP Plan for Obamacare
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In Washington, President Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence were on Capitol Hill this morning making the case for and against repealing Obamacare. ...
Jan 04, 2017
Chicago Alderman Running For Governor
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Asian-American Ald Ameya Pawar (47th) has become the first Democrat to declare for governor in the 2018 election. Bill Cameron says it’s an unusual candida...
Jan 04, 2017
WEATHER: Clearing skies and colder temperatures
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich (CHICAGO) Clearing skies for Wednesday but much colder temperatures which will hang thru the weekend. Today|Mostly sunny skies. High 17F. Winds W at...
Jan 04, 2017
Quigley Hopes Parts Of Obamacare Survive
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM news (CHICAGO) As Senate Republicans take steps to repeal Obamacare, one Illinois congressman hopes they won’t scrap the whole thing. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Chicago) tell...
Jan 03, 2017
Metra: Customers must transfer mobile tickets on new phones
(CHICAGO) Metra customers who got a new phone over the holidays and use the Ventra app will need to manually transfer their mobile tickets. When tickets are purchased, they are downloaded onto a phone...
Jan 03, 2017
Inaugural Parade Plans Coming Together
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) More than three dozen organizations have accepted invitations to take part in the inaugural parade after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in January ...
Jan 03, 2017
