Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
More Than 300 Pride Celebrations Have Been Canceled Or Postponed
The coronavirus crisis has put a hold on big events. Pride celebrations across the world have been postponed or canceled because of the pandemic. Many of them are scheduled in the month of June. The G...
Apr 16, 2020
The New Entertainment Trend Is Something Old And Comforting
It seems a pandemic isn’t the time to discover new things. Instead, we’re clinging to that which brings us comfort. According to a recent study on entertainment choices amid the COVID-19 o...
Apr 16, 2020
Lawmaker says Allowing More Deaths to Save the Economy is ‘Lesser of 2 Evils’
An Indiana congressman is defending talk of lifting coronavirus restrictions in the U.S., saying letting more people die in order to save the economy is “the lesser of two evils.” “I...
Apr 15, 2020
Dr Fauci Calls May 1st Target A ‘Bit’ Too Optimistic
While the White House has floated reopening parts of the US economy by May 1st, that target may be “a bit overly optimistic,” according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Speaking to the Associated Pre...
Apr 15, 2020
Study Finds Americans Are Lonelier As A Result Of The Coronavirus
As a result of social distancing measures to stem the further spread of COVID-19, a new survey has found that Americans are lonelier than ever. According to researchers at the University of Phoenix, 4...
Apr 15, 2020
‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3,’ ‘The Suicide Squad’ Won’t Be Delayed
Director James Gunn was answering fan questions via his Instagram. Someone asked him about Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and if those movies were now going to be delayed due to the coron...
Apr 13, 2020
93-Year-Old’s Plea for More Beer During Coronavirus Lockdown Goes Viral
A 93 year old grandma who is social distancing is making a public plea. It’s not the usual “stay home” plea. She needs more beer. The grandmother was captured in a photo that has sin...
Apr 13, 2020
Here’s What You’ve Likely Forgotten To Clean At Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Since the coronavirus broke out, you’ve likely taken a sponge and disinfectant to your home. Maybe you even got the vacuum into the tough corners. But have you really cleaned everything? Accordi...
Apr 13, 2020
Virginia Makes Election Day A State Holiday
Virginia residents have a reason to celebrate; they’re getting a day off from work in November. Among the pieces of legislation signed by Governor Ralph Northam, Election Day will become a state...
Apr 13, 2020
Fauci Could See US Start Reopening In May
While the White House and some lawmakers are “raring to go” in getting the US economy restarted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, we still might be a few more weeks from lifting the...
Apr 13, 2020
