Rivian expects a loss of $4.5 billion in 2023, Post Kane era starts with 4-1 loss to Coyotes, Video: Morning shows annual toast to Bob Collins, City of Chicago Election Results: Key Races, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in. Steve was too negative constantly focusing on the political scene from Only his prospective. Some former well-known personalities on WGN include longtime morning hosts Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Spike O'Dell, Paul Harvey and Roy Leonard. The station also streams its programming on its website and supplies podcasts as well. We dont want to move on from the Cubs, its a huge part of our heritage, Boyle said. [40] The former WGN annex onto Tribune Tower is now used as a retail space containing Dylan's Candy Bar. [45][46][47] On December 8, 2008, Tribune filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a debt load of around $13 billion making it the largest media bankruptcy in American corporate history that it accrued from the Zell buyout and related privatization costs as well as a sharp downturn in revenue from newspaper advertising. All night and all weekend long, they re-play hours and hours of recent programming, no new content, and none of the familiar, friendly voices we enjoyed. As first reported by Robert Feder Friday morning, WGN-AM morning personality Steve Cochran was dropped from the station and replaced by a returning Bob Sirott, wholl take over January 6. Don't worry, this story isn't over. Glad to see him go.but sirott is not the answer. WGN Radio AM 720. But Triemstra wasn't just a weatherman. Goodbye to the left leaning, Hillary loving, agenda pushing fool. At the time of his leaving he had spent 3.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}12 years serving as the President and General Manager of WGN Radio. Slogans during its ratings pinnacle included WGN Radio is Chicago, a bold assertion issued in TV spots by a cartoon bird, reflecting both the stations market dominance and cultural significance. Lisa Dent, who's been a popular Chicago radio personality for two decades, will sign on as Monday-through-Friday afternoon host at WGN 720-AM in the new year. Shortly after Nexstar took control of WGN, the station began to broadcast national NFL play-by-play on Sunday afternoons from Compass Media Networks. In 1961, the WGN radio and television stations moved to a studio facility on West Bradley Place in the North Center neighborhood, a move undertaken for civil defense concerns in order to provide the station a safe base to broadcast in case of a hostile attack targeting downtown Chicago. It isnt bashing to tell the facts. When I first heard the sappy Nexstar jingle I suspected WGN radio was doomed. Sirott is ok. [11] WTAS was deleted,[12] and the other two stations were merged with a dual call letter assignment of WGN-WLIB, although the latter call sign would be rarely if ever used. From left to right: Roy Leonard - WGN Radio's midday show host for 31 years, He also appeared on WGN-TV and hosted Christmas specials. Steve was open and honest, refreshing and absolutely transparent. [59] On May 21, WGN Radio announced that their schedule would change again effective May 27, 2014, which includes the return of John Williams to the airwaves of WGN Radio that he will pretty much do the show live from Minneapolis, while still doing his afternoon show on WCCO 830. That did it never listened again until today. Jalen Carter, a top NFL draft prospect and potential target for Chicago Bears, charged with reckless driving and racing in fatal accident. Couldnt stand the way he interrupted his guests. While Brandmeier was reportedly not under contract with Tribune Media at the time of his release, Meier's contract with Tribune continued through September 2015. So it's a betrayal of the listeners when management severs those connections without notice. It was time for Steve to go.Good luck to Bob. I have been listening to WGN since high school. In October 2008, WGN-TV began to provide forecasts for WGN radio (prepared by Tom Skilling and other members of the sister television station's weather staff), after it ended a ten-year forecast partnership with The Weather Channel. Digilio, an inductee in the WGN Radio Walk of Fame who recently marked his 35th year at the station, moved up to full-time host in 2013. The disc jockey became important in Chicago radio during the 1930s, well before the term "disc jockey" was coined in the 1940s. "All of this at the legendary WGN-AM in Chicago, the crown jewel of talk radio, the station we hated when our parents forced it on us as kids, the station we made fun of as teenagers, and the station we learned to respect as we realized why it's been so good for so long because the people there cared. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Phillips, Collins and Leonard have all moved on to that radio booth in the sky, and the Cubs pulled up stakes for CBS Radio and their new home at the Score nearly a decade ago. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. I have no interest in Sirott so I guess I will not be listening. This 50 watt transmitter was built up from component parts by station engineers and was moved over to the Drake Hotel at the latter part of 1922. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2021 T Dog Media, Inc.. All rights reserved. And they all understand that. The reason I bring this up is that on Wednesday news talk station WGN-AM 720 fired its midmorning team of Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder, and I want to give them a chance to address their audience one last time. For the 2018 and 2019 seasons, WGN was the flagship station for the Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox. Id go to sleep with the transistor radio under my pillow listening to the West Coast games that started late.. We can't tell you how much we appreciate you being there with us, and letting us be honest and real and have fun. 320 stanton rd, mobile, al 36617 . moving Lin Brehmers morning show to middays. WGN Radio host Judy Markey poses with her plaque as WGN Radio honors 10 inaugural walk of fame inductees to celebrate the station's 90th year on June 27, 2014. Morning producer Mary Boyle was appointed General Manager of the station after former Station Manager Todd Manley was terminated on the first day of Nextar's takeover. 2011.[55]. He always interrupted people. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. But lets have sensible, sane conversations, have some fun along the way. Anna Davlantes loses her show from 1 to 4 p.m. and moves to a new role as investigative correspondent with special reporting, covering news stories in-depth. Chicago, IL . I will give Sirott a chance but Not with His wife. Your email address will not be published. Absolutely agree about Hochberg. Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:08, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, "Double Call Letters Are Being Eliminated", "Chicago Tribune - Historical Newspapers", "Perspective | In Chicago, schools closed during a 1937 polio epidemic and kids learned from home over the radio", "Actions of the Federal Communications Commission: Decisions. [33][34][35] Eleven years later, WGN suffered another helicopter-related tragedy when Flying Officer Irv Hayden and his pilot were killed on August 10, 1971, after their helicopter struck a utility pole in the Chicago suburb of Bellwood.[36][37][38]. CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) One of the most famous voices in radio will end a remarkable 60-year career later this month. I listened recently to Sirott and found the program so boring!!!! [14] During this period, Count Cutelli installed one of the most advanced sound effects system to date into the WGN studios, the same system used in Hollywood films.[15]. Your email address will not be published. The changes are an attempt to shift WGN closer to the programming format it had prior to Kevin Metheney and Randy Michaels' tenure with WGN and Tribune, while placing more emphasis on new media; this included the move of Mike McConnell's program to the station's secondary Internet radio station WGN Plus (formerly WGN-2) until the remainder of his contract was bought out around October 10, 2013,[58] the move of Jonathon Brandmeier's morning show to a new station branded "The G" (which has since launched as an additional Internet-only station but is planned to eventually move to an FM frequency to be acquired by Tribune) in favor of Cochran, and increased synergy with WGN-TV (including the replacement of WGN radio's "Voice of Chicago" slogan with WGN-TV's longtime slogan, "Chicago's Very Own"). (Chicago Tribune historical photo). (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). Cochran was re-hired in 2013 for morning drive after spending a few years at Salems WIND-AM. Lets not yell and scream about it. Allen, Bernie - Retired from radio, living in Chicago. The station first signed on the air on May 19, 1922. The early afternoon show hosted by Anna Davlantes will expand to three hours from 1 to 4 p.m. Management did not comment on the other personnel moves. GN is becoming trivialized by the new (right wing) policy of no national news and discussion. Doesnt matter. But he left WGN to take a job on 97.1 FM the Drive on their morning show. This is and has been a good /great organization other than the takeover by Sam Zell (What a horror). Jerald McNair: We dont want to incarcerate youth. You would have never seen Collins or ODell in this venue Part of a successful radio talent is not only wit and intelligence, but also an appealing voice. Over-the-air radio industry revenue peaked at about $18 billion in 2006, but it fell precipitously during the Great Recession and has never really recovered. WWII Veteran - Radio and Television Personality (CHICAGO) Howard Miller, 81, a Chicago radio personality from the 1940s through the 1970s, was extraordinarily popular as a pre-rock 'n' roll disc jockey and later as a controversial conservative radio commentator and TV talk-show host. This afternoon news-oriented program led by Steve is a welcome addition to our WGN Radio weekday lineup.. 6 to 7 p.m. WGN Radios Money Matters (airing early 2022) The station used ABC News Radio for national news reports as the network's Chicago affiliate. That sounds like ownership/management is looking for a writer-off. WGN Morning News (TV Series 1994- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Supremely disappointed! He said he plans to focus on The Content Factory, his Evanston-based national syndication and new media company, and to expand into the area of sports representation. The only personalities to make the format transition were Don Wade and Roma. Anchor and reporter for WGN Radio, where I host "The Opening Bell" business hour from 5-6am weekdays and then anchor . The split was completed on August 4, 2014, ending the Tribune's joint ownership with WGN-TV and WGN Radio after 66 and 94 years, respectively. What a loudmouth he is! Its not a talk station, in my opinion, and people who listen to that station in the morning probably want to listen to MUSIC. The new WGN Radio owners, Nexstar, are a Dallas-based TV station group that purchased Tribune Media, the former broadcast parent of Tribune Publishing, for $4.1 billion in 2019. The Rockford native was inducted in the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Will definitely tune into their show. Same too bill and Wendy, trump haters, Agree. Bill Leff took over the midnight to 5:30a.m. slot on December 12. Fabian, who hired morning drive successors Collins and ODell, said the key to success at WGN was not necessarily a big voice. [70], This article is about the radio station. The Nexstar Media news/talk station announced the move Thursday as part of a new weekday lineup starting January 3. Age discrimination MUST be eliminated and a person recognized for their TALENT up beat , and positive so refreshing at this stressful time. In 1946, the Tribune Company applied to the FCC for a construction permit to build a television station. A perennial ratings powerhouse, WGN Radio had double-digit audience shares and millions of regular listeners from the 1960s through the 1980s, when Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Roy Leonard and other legendary broadcasters ruled the airwaves. Lets work together on policies to protect them. Given Cochran had a solid track record and WGN ranked third in mornings, replacing him with Sirott doesnt make sense. The new lineup also brings later start times to morning host Bob Sirott and midday host John Williams. Fabian, who tried to hire Sirott at least six times over the years to work at WGN Radio, said the versatile Chicago air personality is the rightful heir to the morning chair. [13], On November 1, 1931, WGN's network affiliation changed from NBC to CBS as a result of NBC's purchase of a half-interest in WMAQ, which then became Chicago's NBC station. Still like Roes insanity on the drive home. 6 to 10 a.m. Bob Sirott WGN Marketplace. I always listened to the business lunch with Steve Bertran. Compartilhar isto. 1. block or enclose with a wall of bricks. Wallace M Rogerson conducted the Keep Fit to Music programme. Those plaques have since been distributed to families of the honorees, winding up in closets and gardens across the city. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The way WGN fired both Nick and Steve was a travesty. Wont be listening. Dent has been filling in on various shifts at WGN since January. WGN's studios are located in the Chicago Loop, while the transmitter is in Elk Grove Village. Bill and Wendy talk about the history of the WGN Radio with Roe Conn, Patti Vasquez, Steve Bertrand, Justin Kaufmann, and Roger Triemstra. Posted: Aug 6, 2014 / 06:53 AM CDT. On July 25, 2017, it was reported that WGN would leave Tribune Tower in 2018 and relocate to a new studio and office across the Chicago River. Despite his firing, Cochran is still under contract through 2020. I sure dont want to listen to theMrs if the Mister is dry as clay. Thats just my opinion. PLEASE BRING THEM BACK. I am tired of John Williams, and the repeative commercials. [65] WLS 890 AM previously had the contract to carry the White Sox, but its parent company, Cumulus Media, ran into financial problems and gave up the rights to White Sox broadcasts. This new identity was implemented in all station promos, and used by all on-air talent. Above: WGN Radio General Manage Wayne Vriesman and Assistant Ellen Blomberg. ) Steve Bertrand will host "Chicago's Afternoon . Franklyn MacCormack (birth name was Franklin H. McCormick) was born March 8, 1906, in Waterloo, Iowa and became an outstanding American radio personality from the 1930s into the 1970s . Born in Dallas, Brown arrived in Chicago enrolling in Evanston's . Read; Edit; View history . On June 15, 2009, the station announced that Greg Jarrett would become its new morning-drive host starting on June 22, with John Williams being shifted to Kathy and Judy's former late morning timeslot. Sirott is horrible and his wife is worse. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Floyd Brown, who was known to be one of the few Black radio personalities to appear on WGN Radio, passed away Friday at 92. Proper response would be to ask an endless series of follow ups until the person regrets having spoken to you in the first place. Coinciding with the hire of Jarrett, WGN dropped its "News/Talk 720" brand and began identifying itself simply as "Chicago's WGN Radio 720." WGN Radio is commemorating its anniversary with a TV documentary airing at 7 p.m. Thursday on sister station WGN-Ch. : Bailey, Bill - Program Director and afternoon personality at WLHT-FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The only radio station in the Nexstar portfolio, WGN weathered the economic downturn of the pandemic without furloughs or layoffs, thanks to the support of its new owner, Boyle said. Williams' former timeslot, 1-4 p.m. was left vacant for several months, with the station's other radio hosts filling in on a rotating basis including weekend host Nick Digilio, and Bob Sirott, who formerly hosted "The Noon Show" on the same station, in addition to a weekend program that is pre-recorded with his wife, Marianne Murciano (Sirott was also a prominent news anchor at NBC owned-and-operated station WMAQ-TV, channel 5, and later at Fox-owned WFLD, channel 32). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. John Williams (including the Wintrust Business Lunch at noon) Over the last decade, his Miller. Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers magazine, a radio trade publication, called WGN a national treasure among radio stations for embracing its heritage, something most other legacy radio stations have long since abandoned. Clarence Dittman, and WGN radio announcer Jack Brickhouse broadcast from the Chicago airport tarmac in 1942. Thank God you got rid of Cochran! Ill never understand the cut throat business that is radio. Cochrans demise started 3 years ago with Trumps election and his own self centered beliefs, really believed his own BS. WGN is the only radio station owned by Nexstar Media Group, which primarily owns television stations. After listening to WGN radio for many decades (even with my father as a child) Im done. Music programming was phased out during the 1980s, and by 1990, the station's lineup mainly consisted of talk shows. Urbana-Champaign/Chicago Media Personality/WLS Host & Podcaster/Former WGN Radio/TV Host, News Anchor, Reporter. They are a mixture of WGN-TV and WGN Radio personalities. Age: 58. I would miss tuning in. For many Chicagoans, the history of WGN Radio runs much deeper than a commemorative 12-ounce can of beer. brick (/brik/) verb. Maybe he did some good things but good grief who needed it when you had to listen to him! This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The studios were moved to the Drake Hotel the following July. If they're afraid of profane rants or boss bashing from terminated hosts not unheard of! Recently Robin Robinson ended a great run at Fox 32 . Thank you WGN!!! Bill and Wendy ARE THE BEST. Good that Bob Sirott is back yes he is more laid back than Steve Cochran but Bob will be respectful to the listeners that call in. The city's first disc jockey was Halloween Martin, whose show, Musical Clock, was a morning staple on various stations from 1929 to 1946. Like Cochran, Sirotts resume is quite long an alum of WLS during its Musicradio era and WBBM-FM during its progressive rock era and worked for four local television stations in a variety of roles and a stint as a correspondent for CBS West 57th newsmagaine in the mid-1980s. Really miss Bill & Wendy. Love Pete. said about the state of radio recently in Billboard: WXRT moves: Brehmer shifts to middays; news anchor Dixon out, Bears bomb on field again, draws mixed ratings results for Sunday Night Football. Also out is overnight personality Nick Digilio, who also was notified Friday. So I offered them a little Tribune real estate here as a return favor. No personality is larger than what the brand is. Sirott said he idolized former Cubs play-by-play announcer Jack Quinlan, who partnered with Lou Boudreau on WGN Radio broadcasts from 1957 to 1964. Get bill and Wendy back and 6-12 noon will be great! I stopped listening to the morning show when Cochran came on. Article; Talk; English. I agree with you completely AND your mother! His time slot announced was 10:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M, which moved then mid morning hosts Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder to the afternoon drive from 3:00-7:00p.m. Garry Meier would be moved to WGN.FM, with Steve Cochran's morning show getting expended by 1 hour, and Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano still having their 12:00-3:00p.m. I really miss,Nkck Digilio. All thats left worth listening to now are the best Colour Analysts in the NHL-Troy Murray & John Wiederman. Ill miss you. The final show was largely a retrospective of the program's 20 years on WGN radio; this occurred shortly after the replacement of much of the station's weekend lineup. The Steve Cochran Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. What is the new WGN thinking, are all the bosses afraid to read the numbers, or are there egos so large that they are smarter than the chicago listeners, I hope that the person who put Sinatra on Sunday mornings didnt do this, but it sounds like the same logic. Like you said the ratings were great. Miss Bill and Wendy a lot. He told Robert Feder "I've done everything I can to respect and build on the legacy of this amazing place, and I believe I accomplished everything I set out to do." it is broadcast in its local area of the Chicago metro, and in Northern Illinois and parts of Central Illinois, and is also broadcast in Southeast and Northeast Wisconsin, parts of Eastern Iowa, and Northwest Indiana. Always patting himself on His back! [5], The Chicago Tribune purchased WDAP, and on June 1, 1924, renamed it WGN. Youd hate it even more now, the entire schedule is repetitive! The firing of Bill, Wendy and Steve Cochran make many of us feel like weve lost some family members. WGN Radio host Judy Markey poses with her plaque as WGN Radio honors 10 inaugural walk of fame inductees to celebrate the station's 90th year on June 27, 2014. One of the first African-Americans to break the color barrier at a mainstream Chicago radio station has died. WGN radio personality Wally Phillips hosts Mayor Harold Washington on Phillips' telephone call-in show fielding a wide range of questions from listeners in November 1983. Lisa Dent, who's been a popular Chicago radio personality for two decades, will sign on as Monday-through-Friday afternoon host at WGN 720-AM in the new year. Therefore WGN, Inc. turned in WGNB's license for cancellation, and the station was deleted on May 28, 1953. WGN-TV Podcasts. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. For many years, it was a national broadcaster for Major League Baseball, the National Football League and Notre Dame football. Required fields are marked *. Insane! There's a bit of quid pro quo at work here, I admit. former wnem tv5 reporters former wnem tv5 reporters. They tried that before and she is a ditz. WGN-AM 720. I listen to Nick D now and then. (The trust was dissolved in January 1975, with a majority of the trust's former beneficiaries, including descendants of the McCormick and Patterson families, owning stock in the restructured Tribune Company entity which assumed oversight of all properties previously overseen by the trust afterward. Unless the make so extreme changes to the new line up. Since then, WGN Radio has been an integral part of the conversation and culture in Chicago, broadcasting news, sports, entertainment and major events across the Midwest with 50,000 watts of power. WGN-TV and WGN Radio would remain with the original entity, which was renamed Tribune Media and was restructured to focus on the company's broadcasting, digital and real estate properties; the newspaper division which, in addition to the Chicago Tribune, included publications such as the Los Angeles Times, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Baltimore Sun was spun off into the standalone entity Tribune Publishing (known as Tronc from June 2016 until the company reverted to its former name in October 2018). However the ship's skipper (and namesake) agreed to relinquish it in order to free it for adoption by the newspaper. Sirott said he is happy to fill the coveted morning drive seat at WGN Radio, despite not being an early riser at heart. [26] The next year another Chicago station, WFMT, moved to the vacated 98.7 assignment.[27]. I know John Williams does currrent events, but is to opinionated. Dec 2015 - Present7 years 3 months. . I am/was an all day, long time listener. "Davlantes will continue to be heard frequently across the stations dayparts," according to WGN's announcement. Lets work together on policies to protect them. Miss their show. Cubs aside, he said WGN today is very similar to the station many Chicagoans grew up with, making it something of an outlier in the tightly-formatted world of corporate radio. WGN radio personality Wally Phillips hosts Mayor Harold Washington on Phillips' telephone call-in show fielding a wide range of questions from listeners in November 1983. The transaction and concurring privatization of the company was completed upon termination of Tribune stock at the close of trading on December 20, 2007. Orion Samuelson had been the station's farm reporter since 1960, he retired in 2020. I guess after Bob Collins no one could measure up. Above: From the WGN Radio Mailroom, it's Gary Barton! I used to listen to WGN 24/7 and liked nearly everyone I heardnow, I can only tolerate bits and pieces and tune elsewhere the majority of the day. WGN Radio Nov 1997 - Nov 2022 25 years 1 month. All he does is promote his business. Steve Cochrans firing was the last straw. At least Kathy and Judy got a chance to wrap things up. What I don't understand, though, is why they so seldom give ousted personalities the chance to say goodbye and thanks to their listeners. On September 1, 1928 the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ruled that this was two stations too many, and ordered that their operations be consolidated. The loss of the Cubs, however, still stings for listeners and WGN staffers alike, hanging on like a phantom limb to the station where Chicago play-by-play broadcasts were born. Also during weekdays, the radio station simulcasts the first two hours of the WGN Morning News at 4a.m. Liked Sirott, but been there, done that. The station gained some early listeners, including Chicago Tribune publisher Col. Robert McCormick, who wrote to his mother, you cannot help being thrilled at the little box that picks sounds from the air, according to a WGN history published by the station in 1961. I believe Pete had the evening slot for a while on WGN about maybe 5 or 7 years ago(?) Robservations: Bertrand, Landecker round out new WGN Radio lineup, My childhood dream became the honor of a lifetime, Robservations: Sun-Times moving to Old Post Office; ABC 7 opens weekend anchor slot; Medill tracks local news decline, Robservations: StreetWise raises cover price; Sventoonie takes a break; Friends of Chicago Reporter mark 50. 32 news at 9 p.m. A Chicago native, Sirott launched his media career in the 1970s as a rock jock at WBBM-FM 96.3 and WLS-AM 890. where his students included WLS-Ch. badrogue17. Most, Karen Conti, Dan Hampton and most anyone he spoke with. [3] In mid-1923 ownership was transferred to the Board of Trade,[4] and the next year the Whitestone Company, managers of the Drake Hotel, took control. Just because someone new comes in doesnt mean they have to change things. Out effective immediately is afternoon personality Roe Conn, whose contract runs through the end of the year. Late-night hosts over the years have included Franklyn MacCormack, Ed "Chicago Eddie" Schwartz, Don Vogel and the husband-and-wife team of Steve King and Johnnie Putman. The reason I bring this up is that on Wednesday news talk station WGN-AM 720 fired its midmorning team of Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder, and I want to give them a chance to address their audience one . In black-appeal radio, the disc jockey role was pioneered both locally and nationally by Jack L. Cooper, who began playing . Text is available under the Creative Commons . With Brandmeier's addition to WGN radio's weekday lineup, the morning drive timeslot shifted to 5:30-9 a.m., followed by Mike McConnell from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., John Williams from 12-3 p.m., and Garry Meier from 3-7 p.m. News anchor Steve Bertrand moved to mornings with Brandmeier and Jim Gudas shifted to the midday/afternoon slot. I listen every morning while driving to work from 5:30 to 7am and had to change to a another station as his comments did NOT Make my day as a Customer Service Manager. In 2008, Kevin Metheny was hired by then Tribune CEO Randy Michaels as program director at WGN-AM 720 and charged with shaking up a Chicago radio institution and expanding its still large but aging audience. : July 9", "Standard Broadcast Station Call Letters for All Outlets Starting Nov. 1, FCC Rule", "For the Record: Existing FM Stations. Dan Fabian, 78, who rose through the programming ranks over three decades at WGN Radio, helped guide the station during its heyday before retiring as general manager in 1997. Trailblazer at WMAQ and WGN radio dies at 92. The station also left behind its Walk of Fame, where former WGN air personalities were enshrined in sidewalk plaques in Pioneer Court. WGN is one of the few talk stations in the U.S. to broadcast all local talk shows during the day and evening. And its a very difficult thing to do in 2022.. I didnt think Cochran was that bad, but I had to turn the station off 2 years ago because I could stand listening to the two that followed Cochran in the morning and the idiot who does the over night show. Yes there is no replacement for Bob Colins (whom I now believe you would wish to fire). joel king actor obituary Curtiu o contedo? [21] Effective November 1, 1943, the FCC modified its policy for FM call signs,[22] and the station's call letters were changed to WGNB. 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