Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
WEATHER – Thunderstorms likely. A few storms may be severe. High 81F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM CT Friday, August 12, 2016 **A stormy setup possible Friday. Heavy downpours the greatest concern. A couple of isolated strong to severe storms possib...
Aug 12, 2016
UPDATE: $3.3 million for family of man given overdose at Northwestern
(CHICAGO) The family of a man who died after he was given 10 times the ordered dosage of an anti-viral medication at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 2010 has been awarded a $3.3 million judgment. Mi...
Aug 11, 2016
Bulls 2016-2017 schedule released, includes Christmas Day game
(CHICAGO) The Chicago Bulls will tip off the 2016-17 campaign, and the 51st season in team history, on Oct. 27 at the United Center when they host the Boston Celtics in their season opener. The game w...
Aug 11, 2016
Planned toll lanes on Stevenson get federal approval
By Adam Chappelle, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The concept of paid toll lanes on the Stevenson Expressway might be happening, after all. That project received federal environmental approval this month. ...
Aug 11, 2016
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
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