Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Roskam Won’t Seek Leadership Role
By Nick gale, WLS News (CHICAGO) An Illinois congressman thought to be in play to move up the ranks in Congress now says he won’t throw his hat in the ring. Republican Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Wheat...
Oct 01, 2015
Shooting of man in backyard in Niles called ‘isolated incident’
(NILES) A man was shot early Wednesday morning following some type of dispute in north suburban Niles, police said. Officers were called about 1:24 a.m. to a report of a person shot in the 9000 block ...
Oct 01, 2015
McHenry Teacher Strike
UPDATE AT 7:31AM (McHENRY) High schools in northwest suburban McHenry are closed Thursday as teachers begin a strike following unsuccessful contract negotiations. Picket lines were expected to go up a...
Oct 01, 2015
WEATHER – Partly cloudy. Gusty winds during the afternoon. High 58F.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich 500AM CT WLS Thursday, October 1st, 2015 Ray’s Note: Dry & windy heading towards the start of the weekend. Today | Partly cloudy. Gusty winds durin...
Oct 01, 2015
WEATHER – Morning clouds leading to sunny skies in the afternoon. High 62F
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 Gusty lake breezes continue tonight into Wednesday as we zoom into a real falling weather pattern the rest of the week...
Sep 30, 2015
FBI offers reward for ‘North Center Bandit’
Surveillance footage of the “North Center Bandit,” who is suspected in three bank robberies. | FBI (CHICAGO) The FBI announced a reward Tuesday for information leading to the capture of a ...
Sep 30, 2015
One in custody after West Side chase ‘pursuant’ to homicide investigation
(CHICAGO) A West Side police chase that was "pursuant to an ongoing homicide investigation" ended with one person in custody Tuesday evening, police said. The pursuit started about 5:14 p.m. near the ...
Sep 30, 2015
Woman’s remains found outside abandoned home in Gary
(CHICAGO) The remains of a woman's body were found outside of an abandoned home in Gary, Indiana Tuesday night. At about 7 p.m., police were investigating a foul smell coming the home in the 4000 bloc...
Sep 30, 2015
No more numbered balls or live telecasts as Illinois Lottery drawings go digital
(CHICAGO) There won't be any more ping pong balls flying up tubes to pick daily winners in the Illinois Lottery, which goes to an all-digital format later this week. Starting Thursday, Pick 3, Pick 4,...
Sep 29, 2015
UPDATE: To Combine or Not to Combine
By Bill Cameron, WLS News In state politics…one of the candidates in next year’s statewide elections is telling Bill Cameron she’s not ready to endorse one of the more popular money-...
Sep 29, 2015
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