Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Rahm shakes up school board, teachers union not impressed
By Bill Cameron, WLS News (Chicago) Mayor Rahm Emanuel is shaking up his school board in the wake of the federal investigation that forced out his school CEO. Emanuel is replacing a U.S. Senate candid...
Jun 02, 2015
Police search for driver in NW Side hit-and-run that seriously injured bicyclist
(CHICAGO) Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a bicyclist seriously injured after a Northwest Side crash last month. About 3:15 a.m. on May 9, the car struck the bicyclist at the in...
Jun 02, 2015
Fire causes $30K in damage to Elgin home
(ELGIN) A house fire that caused $30,000 in damage to a northwest suburban Elgin home Monday afternoon apparently started when a candle fell onto a pile of clothes. Authorities were called at 3:14 p.m...
Jun 02, 2015
CPS employee charged with sexual abuse
(CHICAGO) A 53-year-old CPS employee has been charged with criminal sexual abuse for allegedly touching a teenage boy he offered to drive home, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting. On Feb. 15, the stud...
Jun 02, 2015
Suit: Dismissal of Boy Scout ‘motivated’ by his Asperger’s diagnosis
(HANOVER PARK) The parents of a northwest suburban boy are suing the Boy Scouts of America, alleging the group was motivated to revoke their son's membership because he has Asperger's syndrome. The la...
Jun 02, 2015
WEATHER – Sunny. High 70F.
Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS 6/2/15 A cool start to the week with lake breezes in place Warmer weather as the week progresses. Showers back by the end of the week. SUNRISE AND SUNSET JUNE 2 2015 R...
Jun 02, 2015
Abusers Group to Hastert: ‘Come Forward’
SNAP president Barbara Blaine speaks outside the Thompson Center (Photo: WLS News) By Nick Gale, WLS News The group of abuse survivors usually targeting wayward priests is calling on former congressma...
Jun 01, 2015
Why would Willie Wilson run for president after losing for mayor?
Dr Willie Wilson – DrWillieWilson.com By Bill Cameron, WLS News The entertaining but losing candidate for mayor, Willie Wilson, is back. Why would Willie Wilson run for president after losing fo...
Jun 01, 2015
Dolphin calf born at Shedd Aquarium
(Chicago) Shedd Aquarium welcomed a newborn dolphin calf early Monday. About 12:10 a.m., Pacific white-sided dolphin Piquet gave birth to the healthy calf, estimated to be 3-feet in length and weighin...
Jun 01, 2015
Hello, Obu: Lincoln Park Zoo’s newborn snow monkey named after public vote
Ono, a Japanese Macaque, holds her baby Obu, who was born May 2 and named Friday after a public poll online. | Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago) World, meet Obu. The name of the first newborn at the Lincoln ...
May 31, 2015
