89 WLS - WLS 890 AM

WLS 890 AM is a commercial talk radio station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, and serves the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Established in 1924, it originally aired as an experimental farm station before transitioning into a Top 40 music powerhouse in the mid-20th century. Today, the station is primarily known for its talk radio format, featuring a mix of local and nationally syndicated programs, including conservative-leaning political commentary. WLS is owned by Cumulus Media and operates with a 50,000-watt clear-channel signal, allowing it to reach a broad audience across the Midwest at night. The station's call letters, WLS, originally stood for "World's Largest Store," reflecting its early ownership by Sears, Roebuck and Co.