Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Waiver from fed ID law expiring, but Illinois licenses still good to fly
(CHICAGO) Although Illinois' exemption from a federal ID law is expiring in just weeks, residents will still be able to get through airports with an Illinois drivers license, according to the state. T...
Dec 25, 2015
Two protesters arrested on Magnificent Mile
(CHICAGO) About 200 protesters returned to Michigan Avenue on Thursday, clogging traffic along Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile on Christmas Eve. The demonstration was mostly peaceful, but occasiona...
Dec 25, 2015
Weather: Partly sunny Christmas Day, rainy weekend
By Terri Smith, Weather Channel Meteorologist Posted 416am, 12.25.2015 (CHICAGO) Some sunshine make a brief appearance for Christmas. Rain expected to return over the weekend and we’ll po...
Dec 25, 2015
Attorney General says Fantasy Sports betting is illegal gambling.
By John Dempsey, WLS News (CHICAGO) Illinois’ Attorney General Lisa Madigan says daily fantasy sports betting is illegal gambling under Illinois law. Madigan has issued a legal opinion that says...
Dec 24, 2015
Sandra Bland prosecutor ‘begging’ to talk to her family
(CHICAGO) A day after Sandra Bland's family blasted a Texas grand jury that later declined to bring charges in the Naperville woman's death in a rural jail, a special prosecutor who investigated the c...
Dec 23, 2015
Nearly 19 million expected to hit roads for holidays
(CHICAGO)The year 2015 will go out with a bang for the Illinois Tollway as about 18.9 million drivers are expected to hit the road for their winter holiday travels. Tuesday's mix of regular commuter t...
Dec 23, 2015
Mom of man slain by cop accused of threatening his children
(CHICAGO) Hours after Dorothy Holmes learned Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez wouldn't charge a Chicago cop with murder for killing her son Ronald Johnson, she mentioned the officer's two te...
Dec 23, 2015
Buffalo Grove man charged with punching Metra conductor in face
(CHICAGO) A 51-year-old north suburban man has been charged with punching a Metra conductor in the face two weeks ago at Union Station, according to the transit agency. George J. Kopsias, 51, was char...
Dec 22, 2015
CPD Recruitment Looks Promising
By Nick Gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) Recruitment efforts by the Chicago Police Department are looking successful. The department is trying to bring in more minority candidates and hundreds attended the la...
Dec 22, 2015
Speed cameras begin issuing tickets near Mulberry, Keystone parks
(CHICAGO) Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in two Children's Safety Zones will begin issuing tickets to speeding drivers starting Wednesday. The cameras are near Mulberry Park at 3200 S. Archer Ave...
Dec 22, 2015
