Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Winter Energy Assistance Available
(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to support income eligible househo...
Oct 02, 2025
Cook County Confirms Third Measles Case
(CHICAGO) -- The Cook County Department of Public Health has confirmed the third suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in an adult whose vaccination status is unknown. P...
Oct 01, 2025
Pritzker to Speak After Weekend ICE Activity
(CHICAGO) -- ICE agents were seen in downtown Chicago over the weekend taking several people into custody. Agents worked both on foot and by boat, patrolling the Chicago River. A post on social media ...
Sep 29, 2025
BBB Alert: Beware of High School Homecoming Scams
(CHICAGO) -- As high school students across Chicago and Northern Illinois prepare for the excitement of Homecoming dances, games, and celebrations, the Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert: scam...
Sep 23, 2025
Bill To Honor Kirk Introduced
(Dieterich, IL) -- State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pushing a measure to honor the life and work of Illinois native Charlie Kirk who was assassinated on September 10. House Bill 4132 declares:...
Sep 22, 2025
Memorial Service Set for Jim Edgar
(CHICAGO) -- Governor Jim Edgar will lie in state at the Illinois state capitol on Friday where visitors will be able to pay their respects. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Cent...
Sep 17, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Want Pritzker Out
(CHICAGO) -- A handful of Illinois Republican lawmakers are accusing Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker of hateful rhetoric and are calling for his impeachment. State Rep. Adam Niemerg has filed articles of im...
Sep 16, 2025
Jim Edgar Remembered
(CHICAGO) -- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is being remembered as a politician that could work with both sides of the political isle. Edgar passed away Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. H...
Sep 15, 2025
Aldermen Pen Letter Over City Council Safety
(CHICAGO) -- A contingent of 23 Chicago Alderman have written to the police superintendent and the city's corporation counsel asking for a review of security at city council meetings. The letter comes...
Sep 12, 2025
Local Reaction on Charlie Kirk's Assassination
(CHICAGO) -- Local reaction has been coming in after the assassination of political commentator and head of Turning Point, Charlie Kirk. Gary Rabine, a one time gubernatorial hopeful in Illinois, help...
Sep 11, 2025
