Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
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 2, 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 2, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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
Truck carrying thousands of gallons of fuel catches fire on I-90
A truck that had rolled over caught fire early Sunday near Rosemont. | Network Video Productions (Rosemont) A semi-truck carrying 8,500 gallons of fuel burst into flames early Sunday on Interstate 90,...
May 31, 2015
Cold and windy today, warm-up starts tomorrow
Posted by Weather Channel Meteorologist Geoff Maurer Posted 5/31/2015 4:11am Temperatures will run 15-20 degrees below average today with clouds and gusty winds from the north/northeast. Today | Mostl...
May 31, 2015
Blackhawks win 5 -3: Stanley Cup finals are next (Updated with schedule)
(Anaheim, CA) Jonathan Toews scored two goals in the opening minutes, and the Chicago Blackhawks skate into the Stanley Cup Finals with a 5-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. T...
May 30, 2015
Police: 2 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago weekend gun violence
Two men and a woman were shot in the 6900 block of South Cornell about 12:20 a.m. Saturday. | NVP News (Chicago) Two people were killed and at least 15 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago ...
May 30, 2015
