Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Ride Share Regulation Passes City Council
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s controversial ride-share regulations have been approved by the City Council. Fiesty, sometimes profane debate produced some drama,...
Jun 23, 2016
Tornadoes cause heavy damage in Pontiac
By Adam Chappelle, WLS-AM 890 News (PONTIAC) At least two tornadoes touched down in LaSalle, Grundy, and Livingston Counties on Wednesday night. The severe storms started firing west of Interstate 39 ...
Jun 23, 2016
WEATHER – Some fog…then Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 74F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM CT Thursday, June 23, 2016 Severe weather threat over…..cool today then a warm up for the weekend…. Record Rain at Ohare yesterday 1.31...
Jun 23, 2016
Bulls send Derrick Rose to Knicks in five player deal
BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks have acquired former NBA MVP Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks sent center Robin Lopez and guards Jose Calderon an...
Jun 22, 2016
Chicago teachers set to protest
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Chicago Teachers Union members are planning to march and protest this morning in downtown Chicago, seeking greater funding for education. Teacher’s Uni...
Jun 22, 2016
Hastert, ex-Speaker branded ‘molester,’ to enter prison
CHICAGO (AP) - The hours are counting down to the deadline when Dennis Hastert must report to prison to serve a 15-month sentence. A federal judge in Chicago ordered the former U.S. House speaker to r...
Jun 22, 2016
Police: 2 in custody after shots fired at police in Brighton Park
Chicago Police investigate in the 2400 block of W. 34th St., after shots were fired at officers early Wednesday. | Network Video Prodcutions UPDATES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CHICAGO) Two males wer...
Jun 22, 2016
Police warn of Northwest Side garage burglaries
(CHICAGO) Six garage burglaries on the Northwest Side in less than two weeks earlier this month have prompted police to issue a community alert. According to police, the burglaries occurred: In the 55...
Jun 22, 2016
WEATHER – Damaging winds and large hail with some storms. High 78F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Heavy rain in spots first this morning. Most of it west and south. SEVERE weather with Tornadoes late today and tonight. SUNR...
Jun 22, 2016
Man charged after being shot by Chicago Police in Humboldt Park
(CHICAGO) A man has been charged after a Chicago Police officer shot him when he refused to drop a gun Sunday night near the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, police allege. Angelo Dixon, 19, fa...
Jun 21, 2016
