Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Uber, Lyft sued; McPier, others say taxes owed on airport pickups
By Sun-Times Wire (Contributing: Fran Spielman) (CHICAGO) Two local tourism agencies and a northwest suburb filed suit Friday against Uber and Lyft, claiming the ride-hailing services have refu...
Mar 19, 2016
WEATHER – Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 43F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Friday, March 18th, 2016 Colder weather arriving this weekend and lasting into early next week. Warming up after Monday. Milder with some spr...
Mar 18, 2016
California man who sought to join terrorists indicted in Chicago
(CHICAGO) Federal authorities in Chicago have indicted a California man who flew from Chicago to Turkey as he plotted to join terrorists overseas and mused he is "eager to see blood." Aws Mohammed You...
Mar 18, 2016
Woman charged with posting friend’s topless photos in Riverside
Stephanie Kaczmarek | Riverside police (RIVERSIDE) A woman accused of posting topless pictures of her former friend online was arrested Wednesday in west suburban Riverside. Stephanie A. Kaczmarek, 38...
Mar 18, 2016
Emanuel On Three Top Cop Contenders
By Bill Cameron (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel is talking about the three police superintendent candidates the police board has handed him. The conventional wisdom is that Emanuel will choose a black ou...
Mar 17, 2016
IL Bill Backlog Poised to Hit $10 Billion
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills could hit $10 billion by the summer. The backlog currently stands at $7.6 billion and State Comptroller Leslie Munger says the ...
Mar 17, 2016
Two outsiders and a CPD veteran on short list for superintendent
From Chicago Sun-Times Wire and John Dempsey, WLS News (CHICAGO) Two black men and one white woman will vie to become Chicago's next police superintendent - and the list of finalists doesn't include I...
Mar 17, 2016
Kirk Welcomes SCOTUS Nominee
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) One of the only Republicans on Capitol Hill to welcome a Supreme Court nominee says he will asses Merrick Garland based on his record and qualifications. Our Nick Gale...
Mar 16, 2016
High winds to batter Chicago area Wednesday
(CHICAGO) Wind gusts up to nearly 60 mph could cause travel problems or property damage throughout the Chicago area Wednesday. A high wind warning is in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Chicago...
Mar 16, 2016
WEATHER – Windy. Showers this morning with clearing during the afternoon hours. High near 55F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 Cooler weather coming in for the rest of the week….then a trend to colder for at least part of the upcoming...
Mar 16, 2016
