Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Suburban Woman Forgets Lotto Ticket. Wins Big
An Elmhurst woman purchased a lottery ticket at her local grocery store...and then forgot about it. When she finally pulled out the ticket out of her purse and checked the numbers for the October 20th...
Nov 11, 2024
Metra Debuts Veterans Locomotive
Metra has unveiled a specially painted train engine for Veterans Day that's set to enter service later this month, the transit agency said. The locomotive features a bald eagle on the front, with Amer...
Nov 11, 2024
Veterans Day Events
It's Veterans Day and today, Chicago has been officially named a Purple Heart City, joining cities across the nation that honor the sacrifices who servicemembers who have been wounded or killed. A cer...
Nov 11, 2024
Salvation Army Kicks Off 2024 Kettle Campaign
Bells will be ringing this holiday season as the Salvation Army kicks off its annual Red Kettle campaign with 400 donation buckets set up across the Chicago area. The Salvation Army debuted the kettle...
Nov 08, 2024
Pumpkin Smashes Happening Across Chicago Area on Saturday
Unsure what to do with your leftover pumpkins from the Halloween season? Several pumpkin smashes are happening across the Chicago area on Saturday. Participants smash pumpkins and throw them into a co...
Nov 08, 2024
Woman Stabbed And Critically Injured in DeKalb Domestic Incident
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a domestic violence incident in DeKalb over the weekend, according to police. The incident happened near Greenbrier Road and Normal Road on Saturday at about 12:4...
Nov 04, 2024
Man Arrested After Allegedly Punching Suburban Election Judge
A man was arrested after causing a disturbance at an Orland Park polling location, according to police. The incident happened Sunday morning at about 11 a.m. at the Orland Park Township Office. 24 yea...
Nov 04, 2024
Last Weekend For Maxwell Street Market
The Maxwell Street Market is steeped in Chicago history, and you have one last opportunity to visit this year. Established in the 1840's, the market was a haven for unique vendors, musicians and local...
Oct 25, 2024
Rideshare driver carjacked by passengers in Greater Grand Crossing
Two suspects are in custody after carjacking a rideshare driver last night in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Police said a 44-year-old man was dropping off two male passengers Thursday night...
Oct 25, 2024
Man Charged With Secretly Recording in Women's Bathroom At Suburban Church
An Atlanta man has been arrested after being accused of secretly recording people in a women's bathroom at the World Mission Society Church in Bloomingdale. 24 year old Ramon Ocho Garcia faces charges...
Oct 25, 2024
