Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Ron Johnson pitches himself as counterweight to a President Clinton
By Theodore Schleifer, CNN Sen. Ron Johnson, suddenly surging in a re-election race where had been assumed all but dead by national Republicans, offered Friday what could be a closing message for Repu...
Oct 15, 2016
Another Chain To Stay Closed On Thanksgiving
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Another retail chain says no to opening on Thanksgiving Day. Office Depot is the latest chain to announce that its stores will be closed. That includes OfficeMa...
Oct 14, 2016
Lane and ramp closures begin Friday on Lake Shore Drive and I-55
(CHICAGO) Overnight lane and ramp closures will take place on northbound Lake Shore Drive and the Stevenson Expressway this Friday. The right lane on northbound Lake Shore Drive will be closed from 1-...
Oct 13, 2016
Movement on Proposed Railroad, Would Help With Chicago Congestion
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The is some forward movement on a proposed rail line from Indiana to Wisconsin. The 287 mile line is aimed at relieving freight rail congestion in Chicago. The fede...
Oct 13, 2016
Preckwinkle Pushes Pop Tax
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages has been proposed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle as part of her 2017 budget proposal. Only one Repu...
Oct 13, 2016
Real ID Extension for Illinois
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Illinois has received more time to comply with the Real ID act , the post-September 11th law that tightened requirements for state-issued Ids. Fourteen st...
Oct 13, 2016
Federal agency wants more information on proposed rail line
(MUNSTER) The federal Surface Transportation Board wants more information about a proposal for a 278-mile rail line from Indiana to Wisconsin aimed at relieving Chicago-area freight congestion. The Ti...
Oct 13, 2016
Suit: CPD officer faced retaliation for reporting misconduct
(CHICAGO) A Chicago Police officer claims he faced retaliation in the department after reporting other officers' misconduct. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court, Officer Jaeho Jung...
Oct 13, 2016
WEATHER – Cloudy early then Partly cloudy skies. MUCH COOLER….High 57F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Thursday, October 13, 2016 Ray’s Note: Sweep of cool air takes over Thursday…with some 30s north and west this morning with some frost adv...
Oct 13, 2016
Judge rejects access to Laquan McDonald’s juvenile records again
(CHICAGO) Lawyers for Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke will not be able to access Laquan McDonald's juvenile court records, a Cook County judge ruled on Wednesday for the second time, the Chicago...
Oct 13, 2016
