Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
British Airways Reveals Plans to Lay Off 12,000 Employees
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the airline industry, British Airways has announced plans to lay off as many as 12,000 employees. The news comes just hours after the airlines&#...
Apr 29, 2020
Michigan Rep Justin Amash Considering Presidential Run
The body of candidates for the upcoming presidential election could be getting populated again. Michigan Representative Justin Amash has revealed he’s considering throwing his hat into the ring....
Apr 29, 2020
Texas Judge Thumbs Nose at Governor’s Order, Allows Businesses to Reopen Friday
A county judge in Texas has given the green light for the state’s businesses to reopen on Friday despite the governor’s plan to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions. Governor Greg Abbot...
Apr 29, 2020
Jesse Ventura Considering Bid for Presidency
Wrestler-turned-politician Jesse “The Body” Ventura says he’s considering taking on Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the presidency. In a tweet posted Monday, the 68-year-old wrote, &#...
Apr 28, 2020
Scientists Just Named A New Species Of Snakes After Harry Potter House
A group of scientists who grew up reading Harry Potter just discovered a new species of snake. So naturally, they had a name ready to go. Working in northeastern India, the team of five chose “S...
Apr 28, 2020
SF Cops Find Severed Head in Resident’s Refrigerator
Police serving a search warrant on a San Francisco home Sunday were shocked to find what could be a valuable piece of evidence in the refrigerator: a severed human head. The gruesome discovery occurre...
Apr 28, 2020
Facebook Will Stream A Virtual 2020 Graduation With Celebrity Guests
Graduation ceremonies may not be in person this year but that won’t stop the celebration. Facebook is planning a virtual ceremony for the class of 2020. Oprah Winfrey will deliver the commenceme...
Apr 28, 2020
‘We’re God’s Waiting Room’: FL Governor’s Joke about Seniors Sparks Outrage
Maybe Florida’s governor shouldn’t write his own jokes. During a Coronavirus briefing Sunday, Governor Ron DeSantis’ said that Florida is “Ground Zero for the nursing home R...
Apr 28, 2020
City Official Resigns After Throwing Cat, Drinking Beer On Zoom Meeting
Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you don’t have to still conduct yourself in a professional manner. Just ask one official in Vallejo, California. The city’s p...
Apr 27, 2020
No Social Distancing at Crowded Chicago House Party
A video has gone viral showing what appears to be hundreds of people jammed into a Chicago house. Everyone was partying and having a good time all while the City is under stay-at-home orders. One of t...
Apr 27, 2020
