Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Updated: U.S. Investigators criticize Veterans Affairs over scandal
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Federal investigators have found that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General failed to properly investigate claims of wrongdoing by the V-A, c...
Mar 07, 2016
Delay in process to find new Chicago Police Superintendent
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) There is a delay in the process to release a list of finalists to replace Garry McCarthy as Chicago Police Superintendent. The Chicago Police Board had hoped to ...
Mar 07, 2016
Off-duty IUN police officer stabbed at Far South Side auto pound
(CHICAGO) An off-duty university police officer from Indiana was stabbed in the head early Monday while working security at an auto pound in the South Deering neighborhood on the Far South Side. Param...
Mar 07, 2016
Illinois House candidate alleges assault outside campaign office
Robert Zwolinski, candidate for state representative for Illinois’ 4th district, alleges he was attacked Sunday night outside his campaign office at 823 N. Ashland. | Provided photo (CHIC...
Mar 07, 2016
Weather: Warm Start To The Work Week.
By Geof Maurer, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) Winds out of the S/SW will draw in warmer air from today into the middle of next week with a high in the 60’s by Tuesday. Today | Party to...
Mar 06, 2016
UPDATE: Officials: Man dies after jumping into SW Side canal
(CHICAGO) A man died early Saturday after he jumped into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on the Southwest Side, authorities said. The man, whose age was not immediately known, was seen by Chicago ...
Mar 05, 2016
High Marks for Illinois High School Students
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) Illinois is getting high marks for the number of students earning top scores on advanced placement exams. The state ranked 11th in the nation for the percentage of hig...
Mar 05, 2016
Cool Start to Weekend, Warmer Start to Week Ahead
By Ray Stagich, Weather Channel Meteorologist Chilly finish to the week. A big warm up by early next week…. Today | Cloudy. High near 40F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight | Cloudy skie...
Mar 05, 2016
Gutierrez Backs Madigan
By Bill Cameron, WLS News (CHICAGO) Another leading Hispanic politician is endorsing State House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) over his Hispanic challenger Jason Gonzales. First Jesus “Chuy&#...
Mar 04, 2016
Sanders in Illinois, Calls for $15 Min Wage
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has spent part of Friday campaigning in Illinois. Sanders addressed a crowd at Southern Illinois University at Edwards...
Mar 04, 2016
