Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Salesforce expanding in Indiana despite religious law uproar
By BRIAN SLODYSKO, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Business software company Salesforce says it will add perhaps 800 jobs in the coming years to its Indianapolis workforce after threatening last ...
May 07, 2016
Donald Trump looms large in Illinois Senate race
By Tal Kopan, CNN Whether he likes it or not, Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has a new running mate: Donald Trump. For both Kirk and his challenger, Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth, much of their campaign st...
May 07, 2016
Pilot Program Aims to Help Youth
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has unveiled a new program to help youth and young adults. The Illinois Building Futures program is aimed at...
May 07, 2016
There’s an app for that, making riding a Divvy bike a lot easier
(CHICAGO) Want to hop on a Divvy bike without waiting in line or looking for your key? Now there's an app for that. Officials of the blue bike ride share system announced Friday a partnership with Tra...
May 07, 2016
Remap On November Ballot
By Bill Cameron, WLS-AM News (SPRINGFIELD, IL) On the November ballot you’ll be asked to vote yes or no on a couple of popular ideas. Too often gas tax money for roads and mass transit is divert...
May 06, 2016
2 lanes closed after 4-vehicle crash on inbound Kennedy
(CHICAGO) Multiple people were injured in a four-vehicle crash that left two lanes closed Friday morning on the inbound Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side. The crash occurred at 7:38 a.m. on inb...
May 06, 2016
WEATHER – Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 78F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Friday, May 6th, 2016 Fairly mild weather into this weekend showers or maybe T-storms possible on Saturday….early…..milder and dr...
May 06, 2016
Medical examiner who turned around Cook County morgue resigns
(CHICAGO) Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Cina will resign in June, ending a four-year run as head of the once-troubled Cook County morgue, Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday, the...
May 05, 2016
WEATHER – A mix of clouds and sun. High around 60F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Thursday, May 5th, 2016 SUNRISE AND SUNSET MAY 5 2016 – SUNRISE 542 AM CDT SUNSET 755 PM CDT MAY 6 2016 – SUNRISE 541 AM CDT SUNSET 756 PM...
May 05, 2016
Largest Auto Safety Recall in U.S. History
Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) At least 10 people have died and more than 100 injured in the United States, after vehicle airbags exploded sending pieces of metal and plastic flying into t...
May 05, 2016
