Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
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
Chicago area rocker not happy with Trump playing “Eye Of The Tiger”
Ides of March lead singer Jim Peterik leads his band in the national anthem at the Chicago White Sox baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, June 30, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt M...
Jan 21, 2016
Two lanes reopen after semi overturns on Edens
A semi rolled over and blocked all northbound lanes of the Edens Expressway near Skokie during Thursday’s morning commute. | Network Video Productions (SKOKIE) Two lanes have reopened on ...
Jan 21, 2016
WEATHER – Sun and clouds mixed. High 29F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Thursday, January 21st, 2016 A relatively quiet weather pattern into the weekend…. High yesterday: 23 Snow: .9″ SUNRISE AND SUNSET JANUARY...
Jan 21, 2016
Elderly couple missing from Wood Dale found safe in Deerfield
Donald Warren | Wood Dale police (WOOD DALE) An elderly couple reported missing Tuesday morning from northwest suburban Wood Dale has been found safe in north suburban Deerfield Wednesday night...
Jan 21, 2016
Construction projects on Route 31 in St. Charles scheduled through summer, fall
(ST. CHARLES) Two construction projects on Route 31 in and around west suburban St. Charles have begun and are scheduled to be finished towards the end of the year, which could mean the road will be r...
Jan 21, 2016
After crash, Chicago Lawn man charged in citywide armed robberies
(CHICAGO) A Chicago Lawn man faces several felony charges after he crashed a stolen vehicle and was subsequently identified in several other robberies, police said. Willie Clay was charged with two co...
Jan 21, 2016
