Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
2016 Vote: Cruz tells Trump “Leave Heidi the hell alone.”
(MADISON, WI) Ted Cruz says rival Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is “a sniveling coward” who has a problem with women - particularly “strong women.” Cruz made t...
Mar 25, 2016
Seven injured when limo overturns on Jame Addams Tollway
(HOFFMAN ESTATES) Seven people were taken to hospitals when a limousine hit a concrete barrier and rolled onto its roof Friday morning on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near northwest suburban Hoffm...
Mar 25, 2016
WEATHER – Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 46F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Weather Friday, March 25th, 2016. Near normal temps this morning….and slightly below this afternoon….a slight warm up for the weekend̷...
Mar 25, 2016
IL Supreme Court strikes down Chicago pension reform
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) In a major defeat for the financially beleaguered City of Chicago, the Illinois State Supreme Court has struck down a state law that tried to cut benefits for so...
Mar 24, 2016
Self-cleaning laundry may be on the way
By Hope King, CNN Imagine doing laundry in a flash — just by hanging your clothes outside. Or what if you could get rid of that coffee stain just by standing under a bright light? Researchers in...
Mar 24, 2016
WEATHER – Fog, Showers & T-storms during the Morning. Steadier rain & gusty winds this Afternoon. Mix to snow. High 41F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Thursday, March 24, 2016 THURSDAY GOES FROM THE POSSIBILITY FOR STRONG STORMS WITH HEAVY EARLY TO RAIN AND SNOW FOR THE AFTERNOON…MAYBE SOME BLA...
Mar 24, 2016
Audit for agency that investigates CPD-involved shootings
(CHICAGO) The newly appointed head of the agency that investigates Chicago police-involved shootings has ordered an audit of previously closed cases, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting. The audit is p...
Mar 24, 2016
Suit: City wrongly withholding video of death in CPD custody
(CHICAGO) The sister of Heriberto Godinez, a man who died in police custody last year, has filed a lawsuit to compel the city to release video footage that, she alleges, shows his death. The suit was ...
Mar 24, 2016
Police: Suspects called for taxi after abandoning stolen car
Amir J. Johnson | Riverside police (RIVERSIDE) Two suspects in a west suburban auto theft last week were arrested after they allegedly abandoned the stolen car during a police chase and later called f...
Mar 24, 2016
Alleged Hastert Victim Could Testify
Nick Gale, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) An alleged sex abuse victim could testify at former U.S. Speaker Dennis Hastert’s sentencing in a hush-money case. That, according to a federal court transcr...
Mar 24, 2016
