Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Tinley Park doctor found guilty of Medicare fraud
(TINLEY PARK) A Tinley Park doctor was convicted Monday of defrauding Medicare by falsely claiming patients who were not homebound needed home visits for medical care. A federal jury found 66-year-old...
Jan 26, 2016
WEATHER – Gusty winds this morning. A few flurries are possible this afternoon. High 32F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 Some rain/snow and sleet still around early…mainly light and spotty. Then, a seasoably cool and dry weather...
Jan 26, 2016
FBI: Man robbed third Chicago bank in two weeks
Surveillance photos of the man suspected of robbing three Chicago banks within two weeks. | FBI (CHICAGO) A man suspected of robbing two Chicago banks on the same day last week struck again Monday aft...
Jan 26, 2016
Man shot by robbers in Waukegan
(WAUKEGAN) A 56-year-old man was seriously injured Friday after he was shot by two people who tried to rob him in north suburban Waukegan. About 8 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a call of a person...
Jan 26, 2016
Cuts to Largest Social Service Provider
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, which is the largest statewide provider of social services, has announced that because of the state budget impasse, they will clo...
Jan 23, 2016
Weather: At or above average temps, rain or snow showers return Monday night
By Richard Lewelling, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) Up to 2 feet of snow from Washington DC to New York City closing the door on travel to the East Coast Hubs this weekend. We continue with ...
Jan 23, 2016
Former county deputy and clerk get probation in ticket-fixing fraud
(CHICAGO) A former Cook County sheriff's deputy and a former Cook County circuit court clerk employee were sentenced to probation Friday for their roles in a scheme to bilk a couple out of $2,000 whil...
Jan 22, 2016
Rahm Reacts to CPS Layoffs
By Bill Cameron, WLS News (CHICAGO) In the Chicago school crisis, layoffs have been officially announced this afternoon. CPS says 483 central office positions are being cut, more than 200 are actual l...
Jan 22, 2016
UPDATE: United flight slides off snowy runway at O’Hare
(CHICAGO) A United Airlines flight from San Francisco skidded off a snowy runway at O'Hare International Airport on Friday morning. United Flight 734, a B737-900 inbound from San Francisco, "ro...
Jan 22, 2016
Adams Street Bridge will be closed to traffic for over a year starting Monday
(CHICAGO) One of the busiest West Loop bridges will be closed for reconstruction for over a year starting Monday, and commuters are being urged to plan ahead. Starting after the evening rush on Monday...
Jan 22, 2016
