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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
January Crime Numbers Out
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Chicago Police Department today released its monthly crime statistics for January 2017. Police recorded 51 murders across the city last month, one more that in ...
Feb 01, 2017
McCarthy attorney says client has no role in Jesse Jackson Jr. divorce
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s attorney is firing back at insinuations that McCarthy had some type of relationship with the wife of ...
Feb 01, 2017
Tardy payments in whistleblower case boosts school’s costs
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago State University has been ordered by a Cook County judge to pay $4.3 million to a school official who was fired after accusing the school’s former president of misconduct....
Feb 01, 2017
Top cop asks IG to look at fiancée’s actions after traffic stop
(CHICAGO) Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson is asking the city's inspector general to look into allegations Johnson's fiance, a Chicago Police lieutenant, might have intervened to help her son follow...
Feb 01, 2017
WEATHER – Cloudy with an occasional snow shower. High 36F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Geoff Maurer WLS-AM Wednesday, February 1, 2017 The occasional snow showers that develop this morning may reduce visibility. Today | Cloudy with an occasional snow showe...
Feb 01, 2017
