Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
A Cook County Recorder Referendum
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) There’s a big political story today at the Cook County Board. After decades of debate, the County Board has voted to put a referendum on the November b...
Jun 29, 2016
Fire honcho charged with misdemeanor DUI after crashing SUV
(CHICAGO) The Chicago Police Department agreed Wednesday to charge the former third-ranking member of the Chicago Fire Department with misdemeanor DUI for crashing his city-owned SUV near Lake Shore D...
Jun 29, 2016
Report: Ditka, Bobby Knight to speak at GOP convention.
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Donald Trump has reportedly asked former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka to speak on his behalf at the Republican convention in Cleveland next month. Bloomber...
Jun 29, 2016
Local Pol Reacts to Benghazi
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In Washington, the final report is in from the House Benghazi Committee on the four Americans killed in the 2012 U.S. Embassy attack. Republican panel member, U....
Jun 28, 2016
Ditka: “Lot of respect” for Buddy Ryan
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Legendary former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan has died. Ryan was one of the architects of the Bears 1986 Super Bowl championship team, desi...
Jun 28, 2016
Wonder Lake teacher arrested after texting with student
(WONDER LAKE) An elementary school teacher in northwest suburban Wonder Lake was arrested last week after he was caught texting with a student, police announced Monday. Scott Smessaert, 42, has been c...
Jun 28, 2016
Suit: Former Saints RB Pierre Thomas bilked out of $200K
(CHICAGO) Former New Orleans Saints running back and Lynwood native Pierre Thomas has filed a lawsuit against an athletic training company, alleging he was misled into investing $200,000 in a potentia...
Jun 28, 2016
Rahm Mocks Parks Group Over Soldier Field Lot
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Mayor Emanuel is mocking Friends of the Parks over the loss of the Lucas Museum. Emanuel dismisses the notion that George Lucas only has himself to blame for not...
Jun 27, 2016
Bulls Introduce First Round Draft Pick
Chicago Bulls Number One Draft Pick Denzel Valentine is officially introduced to the media. Sitting next to Valentine is Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg. 6/27/2016, United Center. (WLS-AM photo) ...
Jun 27, 2016
Lindsey Graham: Not many “Bubbas” on no fly list.
(CHICAGO) South Carolina Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham was on WLS Monday morning defending his support for a bi-partisan bill that would bar people who are not allowed to board airplanes from...
Jun 27, 2016
