WLS-AM 890

The Legendary "Big 89" continues to inform and entertain Chicago with award-winning local news and iconic local/national personalities. A Cumulus Media Station.

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Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X that senior citizens should be exempt from all property taxes. Is she helping Americans on a fixed income or hurting younger taxpayers? https://t.co/PUrMAW8AOC

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Head @IlliniFootball coach Bret Bielema joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the state of the Illinois football program, offseason developments, and expectations for the upcoming season. #Illini #Football https://t.co/mAESYwhFjX

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ICYMI: Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss the growing law enforcement staffing crisis facing police departments across America. https://t.co/I5hAhAiPUg

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Happy National Nascar Day!

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BREAKING NEWS: President Trump says he will suspend federal gas tax "for a period of time" in order to lower fuel prices.

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BREAKING NEWS: Cole Allen pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate President Trump.

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On May 6, 1937, WLS reporter Herbert Morrison and engineer Charlie Nehlson were on hand for the arrival of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst, NJ. The two were the only radio reporters there, recording the events. (📸Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #wls #hindenburg

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@chicagowolves playoff hockey is back! The @chicagowolves will play game 5 in the best-of-five series at home at Allstate Arena TONIGHT at 7pm. Tickets for TONIGHT'S game are available at @ticketmaster! THIS is Wolves hockey 🐺🐺🐺

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BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump is nominating Fox News Channel contributor Nicole Saphier for surgeon general.

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It was the first record to be played on WLS Musicradio when we switched to rock ‘n roll on May 2, 1960. Alley-Oop by The Hollywood Argyles. WLS played contemporary music for 29 years before becoming Chicago’s Talk Station. (📸 Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #wls

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BREAKING NEWS: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump

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Lulu Belle and Scotty were popular performers on the WLS National Barn Dance as well as in person as pictured at this Farm Progress show from 1937. (📸Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #throwbackthursday #wls #nationalbarndance

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Jay Marvin brought his unique style to WLS in 1993. He gained an instant following known as "The Nation of Marvin." (📸:Scott Childers/WLSHistory.com) #tbt #throwbackthursday #wls #jaymarvin #nationofmarvin

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BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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BREAKING NEWS: An Iranian envoy said Tehran would “take immediate and proportionate” action if President Trump follows through on his threats.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Artemis II astronauts set a record today as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Chicago Sky have traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for 2 first-round picks.

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THE ILLINI ARE HEADED TO THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 21 YEARS 🟠

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#BREAKINGUPDATE: Police in Spain confirm the body is in fact that of James “Jimmy” Gracey.