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Meet The News Director: Tim Vander Tuuk


News And Information About The WKRS News Director: Tim Vander Tuuk

Spring Thaw: Flood Warnings Continue on Des Plaines, Fox Rivers


(Gurnee, IL) The Des Plaines River remains under a flood warning for the near future. (Click for more)

Two Dead After Being Hit By Metra Train on Saturday


(North Chicago, IL) Two people, including a 1-year-old child were struck and killed by a Metra train in North Chicago over the weekend. (Click for more)

Waukegan Man Busted With Pot, Bad Money


(Waukegan, IL) A Waukegan man is behind bars, after police say they found a large stash of marijuana in his home. (Click for more)

Zion Cabbie Shot 5 Times, Still Captures Attacker


(Zion, IL) A cabbie in Zion was too tough for his attacker even after being shot five times over the weekend.  (Click for more)

State Summary: News From Around Illinois, Particularly Springfield


Brady kicks off Chicago-area campaign for Governor...Census forms expected this week in Lake County...Durbin again pushes healthcare plan...Governor Quinn urges kids to get outside...O'Hare body scanning starts today...Ditka talks about Senate race that never happened. (Click for more)