Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
O’Hare workers to strike on nationwide ‘Day of Disruption’
(CHICAGO) Organizers of a Nov. 29 nationwide day of protests by hourly workers say a planned strike at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago is only a part of their push for a $15 hourly wage ...
Nov 22, 2016
Effort aims to catch shoppers abusing disability parking
(CHICAGO) The Illinois Secretary of State’s office plans a statewide sting operation to catch those who illegally park in disabled spots at shopping malls. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse Whit...
Nov 22, 2016
Mom of man shot by police in Mount Greenwood: ‘I’m on a mission’
(CHICAGO) Two weeks after the fatal police shooting of an Indianapolis man led to tense and racially charged protests in Mount Greenwood, about 50 people gathered 6 miles away Sunday to remember Joshu...
Nov 21, 2016
Two Charged In Death of Congressman’s Grandson
Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Two teenagers have been charged as adults in the fatal shooting of the 15-year-old grandson of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Chicago). Police say 15-year-old Javon Wils...
Nov 21, 2016
O’Hare airport workers to announce strike date Monday
(CHICAGO) Thanksgiving holiday air travelers will soon learn when hundreds of workers plan to strike this week at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Service Employees International Un...
Nov 21, 2016
Channahon police get drug sniffing dog with forfeiture funds
(CHICAGO) The Channahon Police Department has a new K-9 officer, purchased with drug forfeiture funds by the Will County state's attorney's office. Officer Hutch being sworn in.Photo via Channahon Pol...
Nov 21, 2016
UPDATE: Lake County sheriff, Portage mayor indicted on bribery charges
Lake County Sheriff John Buncich | Lake County sheriff’s office (HAMMOND, Ind.) Several northwest Indiana public officials, including Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and Portage Mayor James Sny...
Nov 19, 2016
UPDATE: Grandson of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis shot to death in Englewood
Congressman Danny Davis’ grandson was shot to death inside this Englewood home Friday evening. | Daniel Brown/Sun-Times(CHICAGO) The 15-year-old grandson of Congressman Danny Davis was shot to d...
Nov 19, 2016
Chicago O’Hare airport workers plan Thanksgiving strike
By Aaron Smith Hundreds of workers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport are planning to strike during the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the busiest times at one of the country’s busiest ...
Nov 19, 2016
Cupich Elevated to Cardinal
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Chicago’s Catholic leader is now a Cardinal. Archbishop Blase Cupich was elevated to Cardinal this morning in Rome.He had arrived Thursday to participate even...
Nov 19, 2016
