Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Teen convicted in Chicago cabbie’s shooting death sentenced
(CHICAGO) A Chicago man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for the 2014 slaying of a cab driver. The Cook County state’s attorney’s office says 19-year-old Clint Massey was sentenced...
Jul 6, 2016
Central Illinois home to thank Vietnam War veterans
(MANTENO) A veterans’ home in central Illinois is thanking Vietnam War veterans with a weekend ceremony. The Daily Journal reports that the Saturday event in Manteno will include a missing man c...
Jul 6, 2016
WEATHER – Thunderstorms this morning, then partly cloudy during the afternoon hours. High near 90F.
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 331/333 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL 419 AM CDT WED JUL 6 2016 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 333 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ THIS MORNING FOR THE ...
Jul 6, 2016
Street closures in place ahead of Taste of Chicago
(CHICAGO) Drivers are advised to avoid the Grant Park area downtown as several street closures are already in place ahead of the Taste of Chicago. The Taste of Chicago will be open from 11 a.m. until ...
Jul 5, 2016
Durbin: Abner Mikva was Political North Star
By Bill Cameron WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A state legislator, congressman, federal appellate judge and presidential adviser has died. Democrat Abner Mikva passed away Monday at the age of 90. Mikva wa...
Jul 5, 2016
2 Chicago officers hurt by firecracker thrown at squad car
(CHICAGO) Chicago police say two officers were injured when someone threw a firecracker at their squad car. Local media report the incident happened around 4:20 p.m. Sunday in the city’s South S...
Jul 5, 2016
4 killed, 3 kids among 51 wounded in July 4 weekend shootings
(CHICAGO) Four men were killed and at least 51 other people, including three children, were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Two children, 8-year-old Corey ...
Jul 5, 2016
WEATHER – A mix of clouds and sun. High 86F.
Meteorologist Jeff Eno WLS-AM Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 PATCHY FOG TO START NEAR THE LAKE…WARMER THAN AVERAGE TEMPS THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS Today | A mix of clouds and sun. High 86 Tonight | Partl...
Jul 5, 2016
Incentive to Buy a New Vehicle
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) A slight slowdown in the auto industry may mean a deal for you. General Motors says its June year-over-year sales dropped 2 percent. Ford sales rose 6-per...
Jul 5, 2016
The Illinois State Museum Reopens
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) The holiday weekend has kicked off the reopening of the Illinois State Museum but it’s no longer free admission. The Illinois State Museum was force...
Jul 4, 2016
