Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Chicago’s ‘run and hide’ airport cops could finally get their guns
By Scott Zamost and Drew Griffin, CNN (CHICAGO) Aviation police officers at Chicago’s two airports would be allowed to carry guns under an ordinance proposed in the wake of a CNN investigation. ...
Apr 17, 2016
Weather: Sunny and warm thru Monday
By Todd Borek, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) LATE SPRING TO EARLY SUMMER-LIKE CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES 15 TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE. EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND...
Apr 17, 2016
Chicago River Bridge Lifts
By Jen DeSalvo, WLS-AM 890 Traffic and Transportation (CHICAGO) It’s that time of the year again — bridge lifts, and they begin this weekend! Bridge lifts begin Saturday morning at the Boa...
Apr 15, 2016
WEATHER: Sunny and a warmer into next week
By Ray Stagich, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) High pressure will result in dry conditions and a warming trend into the weekend….Enjoy it! Today | Sunny. (cooler la...
Apr 15, 2016
WEATHER – Sunny skies for the afternoon. High 67F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Friday, April 15th, 2016 High pressure will result in dry conditions and a warming trend into the weekend. SUNRISE AND SUNSET APRIL 15 2016 &...
Apr 15, 2016
Metra to close Bensenville Station ticket office
(BENSENVILLE) Metra will close the ticket office Friday at its northwest suburban Bensenville Station on the Milwaukee District / West Line. Riders who use the Bensenville Station after Friday will be...
Apr 15, 2016
Snow monkey born Wednesday at Lincoln Park Zoo
Ono, an 11-year-old Japanese macaque, gave birth Wednesday at the Lincoln Park Zoo. | Lincoln Park Zoo (CHICAGO) A snow monkey was born Wednesday at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the second successful snow mo...
Apr 15, 2016
Trial date set for man accused of helping plot Bali murder
(CHICAGO) A trial date has been set for the man accused of helping plot the sensational murder in Bali of a Chicago socialite. Robert Bibbs is accused of aiding Tommy Schaefer and Heather Mack as they...
Apr 15, 2016
5 displaced in Back of the Yards fire
A multi-home fire broke out in the 4600 block of South Honore early Friday. | NVP News (CHICAGO) Five people were displaced in a fire in the Back of the Yards neighborhood early Friday. The multi-home...
Apr 15, 2016
Serious injuries reported in Jane Addams crash in Hoffman Estates
(HOFFMAN ESTATES) At least one person was seriously injured in a crash on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway early Thursday near northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. The two-vehicle crash happened on wes...
Apr 14, 2016
