Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Police: Pair tries using medical emergency to lure boy in Logan Square
(CHICAGO) Police are searching for two people who allegedly tried luring a boy into a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the Logan Square neighborhood. The boy, described only as a juvenile, was in the 28...
May 28, 2015
McCaskey on McDonald: Bears Chairman Speaks On Letting Player Go
By Nick Gale, WLS NEWS (Chicago) Bears Chairman George McCaskey is speaking to reporters for the first time since the team released Ray McDonald following allegations of domestic violence. He was aske...
May 27, 2015
Change of plea for Chicago area man accused of trying to join terrorist group
Photo Credit: MorgueFile.com By Jennifer Keiper, WLS News (Chicago) A west suburban man, who is accused of trying to join a terror group, will reportedly plead guilty. Hear Jennifer Keiper’s sto...
May 27, 2015
Rauner’s “Turnaround Agenda” being heard
By Bill Cameron, WLS News (Springfield, IL) Some of the changes on Gov. Bruce Rauner's "Turnaround Agenda" are getting legislative hearings in Springfield. Up first was trying to stop the flow of jobs...
May 27, 2015
Amtrak to install cameras to monitor locomotive and engineer actions
Photo Credit: Morguefile.com By Nick Gale, WLS News (WASHINGTON, DC) Amtrak has announced that it will begin installing inward facing cameras aboard its locomotives following the fatal crash of Amtrak...
May 26, 2015
UPDATE: 5-year-old boy mauled to death by pit bull on South Side
A 5-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pit bull Monday night on the South Side. | Network Video Productions (CHICAGO) A 5-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pit bull Monday night in the Auburn G...
May 26, 2015
3 hurt in Evanston porch collapse
(EVANSTON) At least three people were injured when a porch collapsed Monday night in north suburban Evanston. A group of people were on a third-floor deck in the 1900 block of Darrow Avenue about 9 p....
May 26, 2015
WEATHER – Clouds with scattered thunderstorms. High around 75F.
Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 Showers and storms through mid week. SUNRISE AND SUNSET MAY 26 2015 – SUNRISE 522 AM CDT SUNSET 816 PM CDT MAY 27 2015 – SUNRISE 52...
May 26, 2015
Ramp work scheduled for I-55, U.S. 30 interchange in Joliet
(JOLIET) Lane closures on an exit ramp from Interstate 55 to U.S. 30 in southwest suburban Joliet start Tuesday to allow crews to do repair work. One left turn lane on the ramp from northbound I-55 to...
May 26, 2015
Officials warn of insect-related illnesses as hot weather sets in
(CHICAGO) As the weather becomes balmier, state health officials are warning Illinoisans about insect bites that could cause serious illnesses like West Nile virus or Lyme disease. The Illinois Depart...
May 26, 2015
