Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Orland Park man fatally struck by semi on I-80
(NEW LENOX) A 58-year-old southwest suburban man was hit and killed by a semi on Interstate 80 during the Monday evening rush near New Lenox. Ralph O. Sharp was struck in the westbound lanes of the hi...
Apr 05, 2016
One Dead in Yellow Line Accident
By Nick Gale, WLS News (SKOKIE) One person was killed and several other injured when a CTA Yellow Line train struck a car in Skokie. The Skokie Police Department says a vehicle traveling southbound on...
Apr 04, 2016
Person killed in Yellow Line crash with vehicle in Skokie
One person was killed and several others injured when a Yellow Line train struck a car Monday morning in Skokie. | Network Video Productions (SKOKIE) One person was killed when a CTA Yellow Line train...
Apr 04, 2016
Chicago will go from snow to 60 degrees in 24 hours
(CHICAGO) Snow is not uncommon in April, but the Chicago area will see "roller coaster" weather throughout the weekend - with snow on Saturday transitioning into a sunny, warm Sunday, the Chicago Sun-...
Apr 02, 2016
CTA adding extra service for Shamrock Shuffle, weekend events
(CHICAGO) The CTA will be adding extra service over the weekend for the Shamrock Shuffle and United Center events. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Blue and Orange Line trains will have more cars and Re...
Apr 02, 2016
WEATHER: Wintry start to the weekend, sunny and warmer on Sunday
By Geoff Maure, WLS Mmeteorologist (CHICAGO) **Wind Advisory until 7:00 pm this evening.** A real temperature roller coaster ride from this weekend into Monday. Strong winds are possible into the even...
Apr 02, 2016
CPS Wants Teachers Union to Pay for Friday’s Strike
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools is going after the Chicago Teacher’s Union for Friday’s one-day strike. CPS CEO Forrest Claypool says CPS has filed a complaint with...
Apr 01, 2016
Aurora, Illinois Man Suspected in Virginia Shooting
By Nick Gale (CHICAGO) Police in Virginia say the man responsible for the shooting death of a Virginia State Trooper Thursday is from Illinois. Police say 34-year-old Aurora, Illinois resident James B...
Apr 01, 2016
Rules Could Change For Top Cop
By Bill Cameron, WLS News (CHICAGO) In the flap over how to select a Chicago Police Superintendent, behind the scenes at City Hall, they’re trying to change the rules. When a little thing like t...
Mar 31, 2016
Arrest Warrant Issued for Mel Reynolds
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) An arrest warrant has been issued for former Illinois Congressman Mel Reynolds. Reynolds, who is currently in South Africa caring for his ailing daughter, says he will...
Mar 31, 2016
