Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Headline: CPD cancels Violence Reduction Iniative
By Adam Chapelle, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) In a year where Chicago’s murder count appears to be reaching decades-old highs, there’s a curious decision from the Chicago Police Department. ...
Jun 04, 2016
WEATHER – Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. High 82F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ken Boone WLS-AM 890 Friday, June 3, 2016 **Pleasant weather Today, showers and storms Saturday, then a nice finish to the weekend on Sunday.** Today | Sunshine and a fe...
Jun 03, 2016
Body of boy recovered from the Kankakee River
From the Associated Press (WILMINGTON) The body of a 12-year-old boy who on Memorial Day disappeared in a strong Kankakee River current near a dam south of Chicago has been found. The body of Eder Arr...
Jun 02, 2016
Van Dyke Hearing Today
From the Associated Press (CHICAGO) A hearing is set to take place in the case of a white Chicago police officer who shot a black teenager 16 times. Officer Jason Van Dyke is charged with first-degree...
Jun 02, 2016
WEATHER – Sunny. High 79F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Thursday, June 2, 2016 After dry weather into Friday, a front should produce some rain on Saturday before a drier and slightly cooler end to the weeke...
Jun 02, 2016
Police SUV involved in two-car crash in Auburn Gresham
A police SUV was involved in a two-car crash Wednesday night in Auburn Gresham. | Network Video Productions (CHICAGO) A police SUV was involved in a two-car crash Wednesday night in the South Side Aub...
Jun 02, 2016
Former state trooper gets 50 years for girlfriend’s 2012 murder
Brian Himber | Cook County sheriff’s office (MAYWOOD) A former Illinois State Trooper will spend 50 years in prison for shooting and killing his girlfriend at a graduation party in the western s...
Jun 01, 2016
Deputy Mayor: Chicago Hit A Wall
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The budget standoff continues with lawmakers Tuesday night failing to come up with a budget plan before their summer recess. At City Hall Mayor Rahm Emanuel ...
Jun 01, 2016
Deadliest May in 21 Years
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The month of May ended as the deadliest in 21 years in Chicago, according to new numbers out from the police department. There were 66 murders, 318 shootings an...
Jun 01, 2016
Police: Woman fatally struck by Blue Line train
(CHICAGO) A woman was fatally struck by a CTA Blue Line train on the Northwest Side Tuesday night, police said. The 30-year-old was struck by a train about 9 p.m. at the Harlem station, police said. S...
Jun 01, 2016
