Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
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
Man Charged In Suburban Bank Robberies
A Franklin Park man has been charged (Friday) by a federal grand jury in connection with six suburban bank robberies where he allegedly stole more than $50,000 over the past year, according to federal...
Oct 18, 2024
Numerous Street Closures Ahead Of Chicago Marathon
Motorists will have to contend with more road closures ahead of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Jackson Drive, between Columbus and DuSable Lake Shore drives, will close at 10 a.m. Wed...
Oct 08, 2024
