Jimmy de Castro Named President & GM of WGN Radio
Tribune Company appoints radio veteran Jimmy de Castro as President & GM of WGN-AM Radio. The experienced executive will oversee station strategy and operations starting...
Tag : Chicago Radio
MCMarcus Chapman-air personality, music historian, author
Marcus Chapman built his radio career from Chicago's WGCI to Dallas K104, becoming one of urban radio's most respected personalities and music historians....
WJMK-FM 104.3 K-HITS: Jeffrey T. Mason Hosts Nights
WJMK-FM 104.3 K-HITS announces Jeffrey T. Mason as new nighttime host from 7pm-12am weekdays. Mason returns to Chicago radio after 10 years....
WGCI Morning Riot 4th Anniversary Party
107.5 WGCI celebrates Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot's 4th anniversary with performances by B.O.B, T-Pain, and Twista at Chicago's V-Live....
WJMK-FM Names Jeffrey T. Mason as Night Host
Jeffrey T. Mason joins 104.3 K-HITS as evening host, broadcasting weekdays 7pm-12am. The experienced DJ returns to Chicago radio after 10 years away....
Warren Ballentine Indicted on $10M Mortgage Fraud
Syndicated radio host Warren Ballentine faces federal indictment on $10 million mortgage fraud charges involving over two dozen properties in Chicago area....
Kendra G Exits WGCI for “Singles On Facebook Live”
Radio personality Kendra G leaves WGCI Chicago after 8 years to relocate to Los Angeles and focus on her successful Singles On Facebook Live show....
WGCI, V103 & Inspiration 1390 Host Election Day Parties
Chicago radio stations WGCI, V103, and Inspiration 1390 host Election Day parties across the city with live DJs and radio personalities covering election results....
WGCI’s Morning Riot 3rd Anniversary Party
107.5 WGCI celebrates Tony Sculfield's Morning Riot show 3rd anniversary with performances by Ashanti, Future, Kirko Bangz, and Elle Varner at Chicago's V Live....
WGCI’s Big Jam 2010 (pics)
WGCI's Big Jam 2010 featured explosive performances from Ludacris, Ciara, T-Pain, Waka Flocka, and more top R&B and hip-hop stars in one unforgettable night....
MEGA 95.5’s Ricardo Otero Named Chicago Spokesperson
MEGA 95.5's Ricardo Otero 'Gonzo' becomes official Chicago spokesperson for Telemundo's national morning show Lev�ntate, broadcasting live commentaries starting August 20, 2010....
WMMJ Hires Music Director
WMMJ has hired Karen Pettis-Smith as their new Music Director. She is believed to be coming from WVAZ in Chicago to join the Radio One...
Chicago Radio PPM Highlights M-Su 6a-12m
Chicago radio stations dominated June 2010 ratings with 103.5 KISS FM reaching #1 in Adults 18-34 for the first time in station history....
Doug and DeDe Say Goodbye to Urban Radio
Doug and DeDe leave Urban Radio after payment issues, with AURN picking up their show. DeDe will work from home while Doug's Chicago WVAZ success...
Clear Channel Chicago Stations Show Tremendous Growth
Clear Channel Radio Chicago stations show major growth in January 2010 Arbitron ratings. WGCI 107.5 leads with 47% year-over-year increase in key demographics....
Clear Channel Launches Inspirational Station for Radio DJs
Clear Channel Radio Chicago launches Inspiration 1390AM, a new contemporary gospel station featuring Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and other modern gospel artists with the slogan...
Mel T and Angi Taylor Sign Multi-Year Deals With KISS FM
103.5 KISS FM signs multi-year contracts with Mel T and Angi Taylor, co-hosts of Chicago's popular DreX in the Morning show. The duo continues their...
Tom Joyner Back on Chicago Radio?
Looks like WSRB Chicago morning show host Carla Box is out at Crawford outlet. Now let’s try to put 2 and 2 together. Another Radio...