Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Tinley Park Sued Over Fair Housing
By Nick Gale,, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against the village of Tinley Park, alleging that the southwest suburb violated the Fair Housing Act when it refus...
Nov 24, 2016
During Thanksgiving feast, some Americans hold the politics
By Tammy Weber, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - As Americans gather for Thanksgiving turkey, football and togetherness, many are planning to avoid talk of the rancorous election between Republican Don...
Nov 24, 2016
Illinois State Police increase patrols over holiday weekend
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Police is warning drivers to use extra caution on the roadways this holiday season. Authorities say they’re stepping up enforcement starting Wednesday...
Nov 24, 2016
Thanksgiving Weather: Cloudy and cool
From Weather Channel sources: (CHICAGO) Chicagoland willmiss the snow and ice hitting northern Wisconsin. Generally, the Thanksgiving holiday will be, as the weather folks might say, “seasonable...
Nov 24, 2016
Deal proposed in 3-state pollution suit against US Steel
CHICAGO (AP) - A proposed settlement has been announced in a 2012 pollution lawsuit brought by the federal government, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan against U.S. Steel Corporation. The Department of ...
Nov 23, 2016
Hastert Wants His Teacher’s Pension
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) As the Teachers' Retirement System moves to terminate his pension, Hastert is arguing that the federal charges he was convicted of are not directly connected to his...
Nov 22, 2016
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
