Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Cook County Jail guard paid $30,000 for one day’s work
(CHICAGO) A Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was paid $29,467 for a single day's work last year, according to an audit that says the sheriff needs to better supervise overtime payments. The ...
May 06, 2015
One-time teen cop impersonator accused of faking it again
(CHICAGO) A Chicago man who has been in trouble before for posing as a police officer is accused of doing it again. And this time, police say, he had backup. Vincent Richardson, 21, was arrested about...
May 04, 2015
Disastrous first kiss leads to lawsuit
(CHICAGO) It was a memorable first kiss. Jessica Martinez, 29, had just had tacos and drinks and was walking down Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square when the guy she was with got up his nerve and leaned...
May 04, 2015
Chicago man charged with selling heroin in Wheaton
(CHICAGO) A 22-year-old Chicago man was charged with selling heroin in west suburban Wheaton. Kamron T. Garraway was arrested Friday following an investigation, according to a statement from Wheaton p...
May 04, 2015
UPDATE: Off-duty Oak Park police officer shot on Chicago’s Far South Side
(OAK PARK) An off-duty Oak Park Police officer was shot early Sunday during a robbery on Chicago's Far South Side. About 5:13 a.m., the 57-year-old officer was getting out of his own vehicle in the 30...
May 04, 2015
UPDATE: Joliet man killed in I-80 crash
(JOLIET) A 66-year-old man was killed in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Joliet late Sunday morning. About 11:25 a.m., Michael B. McCoy was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet pickup truck that c...
May 04, 2015
WEATHER – A few storms may be severe. High 71F.
Meteorologist Ray Stagich Monday, May 4th, 2015 Thunderstorms could contain heavy rainfall. Some strong to severe storms possible Monday with wind and small hail. SUNRISE AND SUNSET MAY 4 2015…&...
May 04, 2015
Cops: Youth in Evanston seeking donations for tournament likely a scam
(Evanston) Police say teens are going door to door in north suburban Evanston and asking for donations for a basketball tournament that doesn’t exisit. The youth are saying they are collecting d...
May 03, 2015
WEATHER: Warm, stray shower possible today
Ken Boone, Weather Channel Meteorologist Updated 5/3/2015 7:35AM Today | Sun and clouds mixed. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 79F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight | Variable clouds with scatt...
May 03, 2015
Unclaimed lotto ticket sold in Elmhurst
(Chicago) A $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket was recently sold at a west suburban convenience store, and the winner has yet to claim the ticket. The winning ticket for the April 30 drawing was sold at ...
May 02, 2015
