Audacy Promotes Greg Solk to VP Programming, Chicago
Audacy promotes Greg Solk to VP of Programming and Operations for Chicago market, overseeing six major stations including 93XRT and B96....
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Audacy Announces Partnership with University of Notre Dame
Audacy partners with University of Notre Dame for multi-year radio deal. WBBM Newsradio will broadcast all Fighting Irish football games starting September 5....
Cumulus Chicago Unveils New WLS-FM and WKQX-FM Programming
Cumulus Chicago unveils major programming changes for WLS-FM 94.7 and WKQX-FM 101.1 effective May 21st. New lineup features host moves and Greg Brown's retirement....
STREETZ 95.1/105.1 HD2 Hits Chicago
Core Radio Group launches Streetz 95.1/105.1 HD2 in Chicago, featuring current hip hop and R&B with hosts including Love & Hip Hop's Yung Joc....
Entercom Launches The Bet 105.9 FM-HD2 in Chicago
Entercom launches The Bet 105.9 FM-HD2 in Chicago, featuring BetQL Audio Network and CBS Sports Radio programming focused on sports betting content....
Kyle Santillan: Self-Promotion in Urban Radio
Kyle Santillan discusses his journey from WJMH intern to WGCI morning show host, emphasizing how self-promotion through social media helped advance his urban radio career....
See Tom Joyner Featured on NBC News in 1985 (video)
Watch Tom Joyner featured on NBC News in 1985 as 'The Fly Jock' who flew daily between Dallas and Chicago radio shows. A true radio...
Trey White Questions Caller on Grandmother Theft
WGCI's Trey White confronts a caller on Sunday Confessions who admits to questionable actions involving her grandmother's bank account while serving as caregiver....
Judy Pielach Joins Chicago’s New Morning Show
Veteran Chicago radio news anchor Judy Pielach joins WLS 890 AM's The Bruce St. James Show as on-air contributor. The two-time Edward R. Murrow Award...
101 WKQX Chicago Transitions From Alternative
Chicago's 101 WKQX launches 'The History of Alternative' podcast and Sunday show after successful five-week programming special featuring interviews with Billy Corgan, Rise Against, and...
Kendra G Seeks Wealthy Men
WGCI Morning Show host Kendra G reveals wealth as her top priority when choosing a man. The Chicago radio personality explained she wants someone who...
Rock 95 FIVE Announces New Programming Lineup
iHeartMedia Chicago's Rock 95 FIVE unveils new programming lineup featuring hosts Angi Taylor, Abe Kanan, and Walt from across the country....
Angi Taylor Named iHeartMedia Chicago Morning Host
iHeartMedia Chicago announces Angi Taylor as new morning show host for ROCK 95 FIVE. The veteran radio personality will debut her own show in Fall...
WKQX: History of Alternative in 5 Weeks
Chicago's 101 WKQX launches epic 5-week Alternative rock history series running 9 hours daily through October 9th, sponsored by Coors Light....
WGCI DJ Sean Mac Car Accident GoFundMe
WGCI DJ Sean Mac was hospitalized after a serious car accident. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help with his recovery expenses....
Troy Hanson Promoted to VP of Rock Formats
CUMULUS MEDIA promotes Troy Hanson to Vice President of Rock Formats, adding Classic Rock oversight to his existing Alternative and Active rock duties....
iHeartMedia Chicago Teachers & Nurses Campaign
iHeartMedia Chicago launches weeklong campaign honoring teachers and nurses from May 5-12, featuring on-air shout outs and 103.5 KISS FM classroom takeovers....
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGO LAUNCHES HEALING TOGETHER
iHeartMedia Chicago launches Healing Chicago Together initiative across six stations including WGCI and V103 to support local nonprofits and businesses during coronavirus pandemic....
iHeartMedia Chicago’s 103.5 KISS FM Hosts Virtual Prom 2020
103.5 KISS FM Chicago hosts Virtual Prom 2020 for high school seniors missing their milestone due to COVID-19. The event features celebrity DJs and ends...
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGOS 107.5 WGCI NAMES ZACH BOOG NIGHT HOST
107.5 WGCI Chicago promotes Zach Boog to Night Host for weekday 6pm-12am slot. The Gary, Indiana native takes over nights at the hip-hop and R&B...
Radio PD Kris Kelly Found Dead, Industry Condolences
Former WGCI Program Director Kris Kelly (LaVonne R. Battle) was found dead at 47 in her Philadelphia apartment. Industry colleagues share memories and condolences....
WGCI’s Kyle Fields Gets Honor from Mayor of Chicago
WGCI radio personality Kyle Fields receives official honor from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The popular radio host pledges to represent the city with honor....
Love and R&B with Al B. Sure!
WSRB 106.3 Chicago launches Love and R&B with Al B. Sure! airing Monday-Thursday 7pm-midnight starting January 1, 2020. The Grammy winner brings romance and classic...
Rickey Smiley’s Morning Show to Launch on WSRB 106.3 Chicago
Rickey Smiley's Morning Show debuts January 1, 2020 on WSRB 106.3 Chicago, featuring comedy, R&B music, and entertainment weekdays 5a-9a CST....
KELLY GUENO NAMED APD OF URBAN PROGRAMMING
Kelly Gueno has been promoted to Assistant Program Director of Urban Programming for iHeartMedia Chicago, overseeing V103, 107.5 WGCI and Inspiration 1390....