Radio Facts 2014 Best Urban Mainstream Radio Stations
Radio Facts reveals the 2014 best urban mainstream radio stations including WGCI Chicago, KPRS Kansas City, and WVEE Atlanta. Features station histories and community impact....
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Creative IG Segments by Radio Pros During Covid
Radio personalities adapted creatively during COVID-19, using Instagram Live for unique content beyond typical interviews. From dating shows to fitness classes, these pros innovated while...
iHeartMedia Chicago Hosts Sista Strut Celebration
iHeartMedia Chicago hosts seventh annual Sista Strut Pink Celebration on October 7, featuring a 3K breast cancer walk to benefit Sisters Network Chicago, Inc....
10 Best R&B and Hip-Hop Radio Stations In The US (2023)
Discover the 10 best R&B and hip-hop radio stations across the US in 2023, including legendary stations like WBLS New York, WGCI Chicago, and KJLH...
Profiles of Emerging Figures in Contemporary Radio
Meet 10 rising stars in contemporary radio making moves behind the scenes. Featuring program directors and executives at major urban stations like WGCI Chicago and...
Industry Vet Jamillah Muhammad Has Died
Radio industry veteran Jamillah Muhammad has died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. She worked as OM/PD at stations including KJLH, WPEG, and WGCI....
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....
Elroy Smith Has Message for the Industry After Exiting KBLX
Veteran radio programmer Elroy Smith exits KBLX after five years, sharing industry message about his successful tenure making the SF station #1....
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....
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGO ANNOUNCES SISTA STRUT BREAST CANCER WALK
iHeartMedia Chicago announces its fourth annual Sista Strut breast cancer charity walk goes virtual for 2020. The 3K walk benefits Sisters Network Inc., supporting Black...
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...
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....
Chicago & iHeartMedia 107.5 WGCI Partner for Memorial Day
Chicago partners with 107.5 WGCI for virtual Memorial Day weekend featuring GHerbo vs Lil Durk Instagram battle and comedy shows to keep residents home during...
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 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....
Chicago Radio Reunion: Urban & Adult Radio DJs
Radio legend Elroy Smith hosted a Chicago Radio Remix Reunion bringing together iconic urban radio personalities from WGCI, V103, and WVON. The event celebrated 15...
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGO NAMES DERRICK BROWN VP URBAN
iHeartMedia Chicago promotes Derrick Brown to Vice President of Urban Programming, overseeing V103, 107.5 WGCI and Inspiration 1390 stations....
Kendra G and WGCI Morning Takeover Crew Receive
WGCI's Morning Takeover crew, led by Kendra G, conducted a powerful interview with Kanye West where he apologized for slavery comments and opened up about...
Kanye West Apologizes in WGCI Interview
Kanye West breaks down during WGCI Morning Takeover interview, apologizing for controversial slave comments and opening up about his mental health struggles....
WGCI’s LiI Durk’s Christmas Takeover
WGCI partners with Lil Durk for Christmas Takeover giveaway, helping Chicago families with gifts and bills through Mountain Dew sponsorship....
Industry Vet Doug Banks Dies
Veteran radio personality and syndicated host Doug Banks has died after battling diabetes for many years. The beloved Chicago radio legend worked at stations like...
Iced-o-lation: The Darker Side of Working in Urban Radio
Urban radio veteran Kris Kelley was found dead in her apartment, marking the third WGCI employee to die alone. The tragedy highlights isolation issues plaguing...