Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Police: Man tried to abduct child from stroller in Elgin
(ELGIN) A man tried to abduct a boy from a stroller in northwest suburban Elgin Thursday evening, police said. Just before 8 p.m., a 45-year-old woman was walking with the boy in a stroller and a girl...
Jul 10, 2015
Police: Man shot to death by CPD officer on South Side
(CHICAGO) A man who pointed a gun at an officer was fatally shot by police late Thursday in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side, officials said. About 11:30 p.m., police received...
Jul 10, 2015
WEATHER – Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 80F.
WLS Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich Friday, July 10th, 2015 Ray’s Note: Temperatures will run closer to average from Friday into the weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms retur...
Jul 10, 2015
CTA, Metra to add service for Taste of Chicago and other big events this week
(CHICAGO) The CTA and Metra are adding extra bus and train service beginning Wednesday for several events, including Taste of Chicago, the Crosstown Cup and the Gold Cup soccer matches at Soldier Fiel...
Jul 08, 2015
Wheaton man gets probation for 2013 crash that killed elderly pedestrian
(WHEATON) A west suburban delivery man who had marijuana in his system when he fatally struck an elderly pedestrian in 2013 has been sentenced to probation. James Rudzinski, 63, pleaded guilty Monday ...
Jul 08, 2015
Photos released of ‘sovereign citizens’ wanted in squatter rental scheme
Arshad Thomas (L) and Raymond Trimble | Chicago Police (CHICAGO) Authorities released photos Tuesday of two men wanted as part of a scheme that saw foreclosed homes illegally occupied and rented out i...
Jul 08, 2015
Man gets 18 months for ‘pretty good’ fraud that sprung cars from auto pound
Daniel Rankins' hustle might have been a street scam. But it clearly impressed a federal judge. Rankins, a 32-year-old eighth-grade dropout, knew how to help people get their cars out of the Chicago a...
Jul 08, 2015
Judge spares ‘People’s Attorney’ Warren Ballentine from prison, gives him 3 years probation
(CHICAGO) On the eve of his October trial, former Soul 106.3 personality Warren Ballentine told Facebook followers he was looking forward to "Vindication week." Ballentine just didn't realize how long...
Jul 08, 2015
Oswego middle school student killed in downstate ATV crash
(NOKOMIS, Ill.) A 12-year-old west suburban girl died after she and her father were involved in an ATV crash in downstate Illinois on the Fourth of July. About 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Isabella S. Erickson...
Jul 08, 2015
WEATHER – Overcast. Showers this Evening. High 68F.
Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Wednesday, July 8th. 2015 Ray’s Note: On the cool side again for Wednesday. Gradually warming up THU with very warm and humid conditions in place by the weekend....
Jul 08, 2015
