Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Third man convicted in 2010 murder of Chicago Police officer
Marcus Floyd | Cook County sheriff’s office (CHICAGO) A third man was found guilty of murder Monday in the 2010 shooting death of off-duty Chicago Police Officer Thomas Wortham IV in the Chatham...
Oct 20, 2015
Police: Woman killed when motorcycle strikes 2 pedestrians on Lake Shore Drive
(CHICAGO) A motorcycle struck a man and a woman as they were crossing Lake Shore Drive Monday night near Grant Park, killing the woman and sending both the man and the motorcyclist to the hospital in ...
Oct 20, 2015
Cop Impersonator Claiming Free Speech
By Nick Gale, WLS News A south suburban man is asserting in court that his constitutional rights allow him to impersonate a cop. Attorneys at the University of Chicago agree, urging a judge to throw o...
Oct 19, 2015
WEATHER – A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High 72F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Monday, October 19th, 2015 WARMER AND WINDY CONDITIONS TO START OFF THE WORK WEEK. PRECIPITATION CHANCES ALSO RETURN TO THE AREA THROUGH MIDWEEK. Cool...
Oct 19, 2015
Weather: Warming trend begins today
By Weather Channel Meteorologist Richard Lewelling (CHICAGO) A warming trend begins today as winds begin to shift to the west and eventually south as high pressure marches east. Temperatures in...
Oct 18, 2015
Rauner made $58 million in 2014, tax return reveals
(CHICAGO) Business is still booming for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife Diana, who reported more than $58 million in income in 2014, according to a joint tax filing released by the governor's office on...
Oct 17, 2015
Weekend Weather: Very sunny…and cool
By Ken Boone, Weather Channel Meteorologist (CHICAGO) The coldest air of the season so far this fall for the weekend. Freezing temps away from the lake both Saturday and Sunday Morning….Close to...
Oct 17, 2015
Cubs Fever Hits City Hall
Courtesy Photo By Bill Cameron, WLS News (CHICAGO) Mayor Emanuel is talking about the big Cubs-Mets series for the National League pennant. Emanuel, the Cubs fan you’ve been seeing in the...
Oct 17, 2015
United CEO in Hospital
By Jennifer Keiper, WLS News (CHICAGO) United CEO Oscar Munoz is in a Chicago hospital after reportedly suffering a heart attack. No word on his condition. United says Munoz's family tells them that t...
Oct 16, 2015
Ticket Info: Cubs set to play Mets for National League Pennant
Courtesy Photo By John Dempsey, WLS News (CHICAGO) The stage is set for the Cubs and New York Mets in the next round of the playoffs. After the Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in Game 5 of their...
Oct 16, 2015
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