John Dempsey
WLSAM890
Chicago, IL, United States
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New Chicago Police Union Chief on WLS
New Chicago Police Union Chief Kevin Graham appeared on "The Big John and Ray Show" on WLS Friday morning, in his first broadcast interview since defeating longtime union leader Dean Angelo earlier this week. → Read More
Cook County Judge Shot to Death on the South Side
A Cook County judge was reportedly shot to death early Monday morning in front of the judge's home in the south side Roseland neighborhood. → Read More
WLS-AM 890 Town Hall: Garry McCarthy
In this half-hour special pulled from the live John & Ray Morning Show on Friday, April 7, 2017, McCarthy talks about everything from his current home life to the prospect of running for mayor of Chicago. → Read More
Suburban Congressman reacts to news that Flynn sought immunity
West Suburban Republican Congressman Randy Hultgren was on WLS this morning, talking about the news that President Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is seeking immunity from prosecution, in exchange for testifying before Congress regarding what he knows about Russian inte → Read More
Chicago F.O.P. President meets with Trump at White House
The President of the Chicago chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police met with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Dean Angelo talked about the experience on "The Big John and Ray Show" on WLS. → Read More
Garry McCarthy accuses Loretta Lynch of “lying”
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy is denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice report that accused Chicago Police of abusing citizens, and violating their civil rights. → Read More
Obamacare signups increase in Illinois
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the number of Illinois residents who signed up for health insurance this year was 247,818. → Read More
Illinois Faces Pension Crisis
It started the beginning of the year when the Illinois State Supreme Court struck down a state law that tried to cut benefits for some Chicago city workers. → Read More
Suburban man sues McDonald’s over extra value meal price
A man from suburban DesPlaines is filing a lawsuit against the operators of McDonald's restaurants. → Read More
Lawyer for victim in Portillo’s attack talks to John and Ray
O'Reilly also says Shaar conspired with other officers to cover up what happened. → Read More
Suburban boy gets second chance to see World Series
A happy ending for seven-year-old Johnny Wallach of Northfield. → Read More
Eddie Johnson with Big John and Ray: More cops just “a piece of the puzzle.”
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson was on WLS this morning, talking about Mayor Emanuel's multi-faceted crime-fighting strategy. Johnson told "The Big John and Ray Show" that he agrees with Emanuel that while the city more needs police officers , police are not the only answer. "You know these extra officers and the ... → Read More
Chicago passes 512 murders for 2016 after deadly Labor Day weekend
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) After another violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago, the city has now recorded 512 murders for 2016, more murders than in all of 2015. 65 people were shot over the Labor Day weekend, 13 of them killed. 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly talked about the statistics with Bob Sirott and ... → Read More
Chicago Police rebuke Trump on Chicago Crime Story
he Chicago Police department says Donald Trump is wrong, when he claims that someone in a high ranking police position told him they could eliminate the city's crime problem by being tougher on citizens. → Read More
Black lawmakers denounce Kirk for calling Obama “drug dealer in chief”
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM News (CHICAGO) A group of black politicians is denouncing Illinois Republican U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, after he referred to President Obama as a "drug dealer in chief." Kirk made the comment in an interview with the Springfield State Journal Register newspaper, as he criticized Obama for the U.S. paying $400 million dollars ... → Read More
Durbin won’t rule out challenging Rauner for Governor
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Illinois Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is not closing the door on the possibility that he may step down from the Senate to run for Illinois Governor against Republican Bruce Rauner in 2018. Durbin told WLS News in an interview on Monday that he doesn't want to comment on the ... → Read More
Gary Johnson on the Big John Howell Show
Governor Gary Johnson told John he believes ‘government should stay out of my bedroom and out of our pocketbook.’ → Read More
Ditka: “Lot of respect” for Buddy Ryan
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Legendary former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan has died. Ryan was one of the architects of the Bears 1986 Super Bowl championship team, designing the constantly blitzing "46" defense that stifled opponents, and led to the Bears only Super Bowl title. Ryan's agent James Solano confirms the former coach died in ... → Read More
House Democrats continue sit-in on gun control
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives continued their sit-in Thursday on the House floor, protesting majority Republican opposition to gun control legislation. → Read More
Chicago reacts to Orlando mass murder
By John Dempsey, WLS-AM 890 News (CHICAGO) Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reacting to the Orlando gay nightclub massacre that left at least 50 people dead and 53 wounded. Emanuel issued a statement saying: "Last night's horrifying act of terrorism in Orlando was an attack on our most fundamental values as Americans. On behalf of the City of Chicago, Amy and I ... → Read More