Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Work begins on new O’Hare runway
By Adam Chappelle, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Work on a new runway at O’Hare is set to begin Thursday. The more than 11,000 foot runway will be the airport’s 6th east-west runway and the 2n...
Aug 11, 2016
Tammy Duckworth camp is claiming Sen Mark Kirk has committed another Gaffe
Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) On CNN Wednesday afternoon, Kirk, who un-endorsed Trump, was explaining why he can’t vote for Clinton. “Hillary Clinton was for the Iran agreeement and ...
Aug 11, 2016
Illinois community health centers get $245K federal grant
(CHICAGO) Seven community health centers across Illinois will split a $245,000 federal grant to help improve patient care. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday the centers will each receive $35,0...
Aug 11, 2016
WEATHER – Sun and clouds mixed. High 92F. Heat Index mid to upper 90s.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Thursday, August 11, 2016 Hot & humid into Thursday afternoon. An approaching front may trigger strong storms on Friday. SUNRISE AND SUNSET AUGUST...
Aug 11, 2016
‘Witchcraft’ threats don’t stop federal prosecution over bird feathers
(CHICAGO) Despite an alleged threat of witchcraft "against all those who wish him ill," the feds are prosecuting a suburban man they say illegally sold vases and masks containing the feathers of migra...
Aug 11, 2016
Judge: Cop’s lawyers can’t access teen’s juvenile records
CHICAGO (AP) - Lawyers for a white Chicago police officer charged in the 2014 shooting death of an unarmed black 17-year-old won’t have access to his juvenile records. Cook County Juvenile Court...
Aug 10, 2016
Confirmed: Landspout tornado near Midway is city’s first in 10 years
Melanie Harnacke photo via the National Weather Service (CHICAGO) A rare landspout tornado spotted Tuesday afternoon on the Southwest Side is the first confirmed tornado in Chicago in nearly 10 years,...
Aug 10, 2016
230 arrests in Cook County during sex trafficking sting
(CHICAGO) More than 200 people were arrested in Cook County during a month-long sting aimed at reducing sex trafficking. More than 1,300 sex buyers were arrested across 18 states during the National J...
Aug 10, 2016
WEATHER – Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 89F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Storm chances returning for the end of the work week. Cooling off and looking dry this weekend. Today | Sunshine a...
Aug 10, 2016
Suburban Chicago pair get prison time for heroin overdose
(WHEATON) Two suburban Chicago residents have received prison sentences after pleading guilty to giving a fatal dose of heroin in March 2015 to a man visiting their residence and then hiding the victi...
Aug 10, 2016
