Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Chicago to replace most city lights with brighter lights
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago is going to get brighter. In a news release, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to upgrade more than 270,000 lights on its streets, alleys and parks by replacing outdated and in...
Apr 17, 2016
No longer a convicted killer, freed man ‘didn’t think this day would come’
By Ann O’Neill, CNN (CHICAGO) The first thing Jack McCullough did as a free man was order a slice of pizza. For years, he’d practically drool every time a pizza commercial came on the tiny...
Apr 17, 2016
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
