Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Bulls hire executive Bryson Graham to head front office
The Chicago Bulls are hiring Atlanta Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced Monday. Graham spent 15 years in New O...
May 05, 2026
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2026
There are many Chicagoland bars and restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo today. Whether you're in the mood for tacos or margaritas, here are some fantastic options today. Vela Secure your reservation...
May 05, 2026
Zoo Workers on Strike
(CHICAGO) -- More than 200 members of Teamsters Local 727 at Brookfield Zoo are now on strike after they rejected their employer's latest offer and voted to authorize a strike on Friday. The collectiv...
May 04, 2026
Survey finds this suburb to Chicago commute one of the biggest 'burnouts'
For the average worker, you'd think your workday starts and ends when you're actually doing your job. But for many in the U.S., the commute has become just as stressful as their career. Many people ac...
May 04, 2026
PAWS Chicago welcomes beagles surrendered by biomedical research center
PAWS Chicago welcomed 25 beagles that were rescued from a breeding and biomedical research facility in Wisconsin. https://youtu.be/MOykdLnRn1U?si=Y6u6hxnGz-WWCNwd The dogs, all young males, arrived Sa...
May 04, 2026
Services Set for Slain Officer
(CHICAGO) -- Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew. Visitation for Officer Bartholomew is set for 2 to 8 p.m. May 7 at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox...
May 01, 2026
Does someone live in Cloud Gate? Mockumentary "Man in the Bean" explores viral social media claims
What would you say if we told you a man was living inside the Cloud Gate statue in Millennium Park, commonly known as The Bean? The satirical claim was enough to spark protests in the Loop in 2025 in ...
May 01, 2026
CPS teachers, students expected to join May Day rally at Union Park, march through downtown Chicago
Chicago teachers and students will be among those expected to let their voices be heard on what is known as May Day. Organizers are expecting more than 800 students to be bused to Rainbow PUSH headqua...
May 01, 2026
Alleged Cop Killer Expected in Court
(CHICAGO) -- A seven-time convicted felon accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another is set to face a judge this morning. The case against 26-year-old Alphanso Talley ...
Apr 30, 2026
Fioretti, Wietzel, Slam SAFE-T-ACT in Murder of CPD Officer
(CHICAGO) -- Following the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, two prominent Chicagoans are speaking out. Former Ald. Bob Fioretti and former Police Chief of Riverside Tom Weitz...
Apr 29, 2026
