Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Man charged with murder in Chicago fire that killed 4
(CHICAGO) A man has been charged with murder in a Chicago apartment building fire that killed an infant, two other children and a man. Police say in a statement that 51-year-old Reginald Hester faces ...
Sep 14, 2016
White Sox Set Guinness World Records Title at “Bark at the Park”
Jen DeSalvo, WLS-AM 890 (CHICAGO) The Chicago White Sox successfully achieved the Guinness Book record for the most dogs attending a sporting event at Tuesday's 7:10 p.m. game against the Cleveland In...
Sep 14, 2016
WEATHER – Rain showers this morning with mostly sunny conditions during the afternoon hours. High 72F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 Much cooler weather today…some wet weather around this morning. SUNRISE AND SUNSET SEPTEMBER 14 2016 &#...
Sep 14, 2016
City seeks to keep cops’ personal emails about McDonald private
(CHICAGO) City Hall is trying to keep Chicago Police officers' personal emails regarding the shooting of Laquan McDonald private. The City of Chicago is asking a judge to overturn a state Attorney Gen...
Sep 14, 2016
Police: Man choked jogger in River North
Surveillance image of a man who attacked a jogger Sept. 10 in River North. | Chicago Police (CHICAGO) Chicago Police are searching for a man who attacked a woman while she was jogging last week...
Sep 14, 2016
Father of Willis Clan band charged in child rape case
Toby Willis | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation photo (CHICAGO) Toby Willis, part of a singing group forever tied to a Chicago family's tragedy, has been charged in an ongoing child rape investigation...
Sep 13, 2016
Local Dems Play Dr. Regarding Clinton
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) On the day after Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia, Chicago Democrats were defending her from the Donald Trump suggestion Hillary’s health is an...
Sep 12, 2016
Grand Jury to Look Into Possible Police Cover-up
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A grand jury will consider if Chicago police lied in connection with the fatal shooting of a black teenager by a white officer in 2014. Special prosecutor Patricia ...
Sep 12, 2016
Ditka: “Pathetic” for players not to stand for national anthem.
Former Bears player and coach Mike Ditka joined John and Ray with reaction to the Bears loss against the Houston Texans in Week One of the NFL and also weighed in on the Colin Kaepernick story. (CHICA...
Sep 12, 2016
Streets to close near Grant Park for filming of TV show
(CHICAGO) Streets will be closed near Grant Park today and and Tuesday for the filming of a television show in the Loop. On Monday, South Congress Circle Plaza will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. bet...
Sep 12, 2016
