This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Nick Digilio was great at the over night shift. The deal ends the team's 90-year association with WGN.[61]. 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"). The lineup change was announced Friday morning by WGN, now owned by Dallas-based Nexstar Media. Nick, Please. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Too much music. Roe Conn has the rare ability to give objective background to issues. On April 5, 1948, WGN-TV Channel 9 signed on the air. 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. Attorney Karen Contis analysis of the Murdaugh trial, Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at, Some California mountain residents could be snowed, Makar cleared to return 2nd time from concussion, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, No. She's best known for her long run as morning host at WUSN 99.5-FM, the Audacy country music station, and her later run as midday host at WEBG, the former iHeartMedia country station. Dent has been heard as a fill-in host on WGN Radio since January. Big mistake on your part, in my opinion. I cannot believe he is so unappreciated at WGN. I will miss Roe Conn and hope he lands at another Chicago station, which I will switch to. I listened to WLS a lot but they change their line up every 2 days, it seems, run utter garbage Infomercia shows all weekend and never take 1 call from.a listerner on their 2 segments a day that are live . Love Roe and Wont be listening anymore, unfortunately, I will miss Roe! [5], The Chicago Tribune purchased WDAP, and on June 1, 1924, renamed it WGN. : Station Deletions", "Col. Robert McCormick Dies; WGN-AM-TV Among Holdings", "McCormick Will Names Five To Head 'Tribune,' Stations", "Patrolman Leonard F. 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And, if thats the case, why hasnt Rollye James been given the same instructions? He is able to hold his own. [26] The next year another Chicago station, WFMT, moved to the vacated 98.7 assignment.[27]. For the 2018 and 2019 seasons, WGN was the flagship station for the Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox. Now the station features re-runs of daytime shows. The original WGN began operating on the evening of March 29, 1924, after the newspaper took over programming of the former WJAZ. He succinctly gives insight in a lay persons language. [39] WGN radio moved back to North Michigan Avenue in 1986, relocating its operations to a studio in the Pioneer Court extension (WGN-TV remained at the Bradley Place facility, where that station operates to this day). He slurs entire sentences. WGN News Team Dina Bair Anchor/Reporter Jenna Barnes Reporter Robin Baumgarten Anchor Ana Belaval Reporter Chris Boden Anchor/Reporter Tahman Bradley Anchor/Reporter Ben Bradley Anchor/Reporter. New owner???? WGN (AM) is broadcast in five states, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. I like most of the changes Bobs route is wonderful and of course John Williams although I do like at Elise Glink on the business lunch shes very knowledgeable and has lots of interesting topics John does too but shes a nice change. Former CPD lieutenant on fatal police officer shooting, 7-night Alaskan Discovery Cruise with Lisa Dent, Video: 100 Years of WGN Radio: A Retrospective, Ohio derailment tests Sen. Browns push to buck Dem, Hong Kong court convicts activists behind Tiananmen, Texas congressmans breaks with GOP could lead to, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant, Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up, Utah governor says he plans to sign abortion clinic, After Murdaugh trial circus, Walterboro welcomes, The impossible odyssey of the hummingbird, 16 still missing after Indonesia oil depot fire kills. And why in the world are NFL games not dealing with Chicago on Sunday afternoons? You lose me when it comes to Anna. Couldnt believe what I hearing on WGN Sunday nite. The station also streams its programming on its website and supplies podcasts as well. Its painful to listen to them. I also have sent many text messages regarding Rollye James I really liked her and the way she prepares for for guests on her shows . I agree with the crowd. I loved Nick DiGilio. Ratings suck because listening to rambling old guys and ads and more ads and ads isnt entertaining. I cant think of many people on that overnight shift who would disagree with me he is the absolute best again huge mistake I had to pick one bring Nick back. Will the Student Loan Debt Cancellation Plan be saved? For many years, it was a national broadcaster for Major League Baseball, the National Football League and Notre Dame football. If you miss shows like Ext720 with Milt, check out Dan Rea on WBZ Boston from 8-11pm weeknights. By Emmanuel Camarillo Updated Nov 7, 2022, 7:06pm PST Monday through Friday, it carries Rich Valds, America at Night from Westwood One during late night hours. Its just not enjoyable nor educational to listen to this station any longer. eMails His Team With 'Great News', "Roe Conn, Nick Digilio out in WGN Radio shakeup", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WGN_(AM)&oldid=1140847999, Bill Leff Former mid-day co-host, now host for, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:08. Details at wgnradio.com. Nope, not one bit. bdc loan default / 1440 daily digest unsubscribe / 1440 daily digest unsubscribe Bob Sirott was hired to replace Steve Cochran during morning drive hours, longtime mid-day duo Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder were ousted, and at a later date, evening host Justin Kaufmann was let go as well. Today WGN Radio's line-up for weekdays include Greg Jarrett, Mike McConnell, John Williams, Garry Meier, and WGN Sports Night with David Kaplan, Brian Noonan, and Andrea Darlas, Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg, and Steve and Johnnie. Totals are Persons 6+, Mon-Sun, 6am-midnight This profile contains an quarter hour rating (AQH) share of persons, ages 6+, Monday through Sunday in the Metro Survey Area. Answer (1 of 2): The musical chairs in Chicago morning radio continued Friday as WGN replaced host Steve Cochran with another well-known Chicago air personality, Bob Sirott. Rush Limbaugh reincarnated. The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign holds the WGN Radio Station Studio Orchestra Music Library and Records, 19251956,[41] which consists of scripts, programs, production notes, correspondence, music library rental records, sheet music manuscripts, and music scores with annotations that document the WGN Studio Symphonic Orchestra from 1925 to 1956. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The Nexstar Media news/talk station . Launched in 2014 as a promotional gimmick to honor current and former personalities of news/talk WGN 720-AM, plaques for dozens of inductees were embedded in the pavement outside Tribune Tower, then home of the Tribune Broadcasting radio flagship. Cuts from JAM jingle packages Top News, Talktrax, Talking Points, Non-Stop Power, You'll Like Our Style, Follow The Leader, Variety Pack, Nothing But Class, and Ameritalk are regularly featured in station identifications, sounders, and promotions. Sinatra???? With the exceptions of John Williams, Steve Bertrand and Dean Richards, I have no reason to listen to your station. [6] The call letters came from "World's Greatest Newspaper", a slogan used since 1911.[7]. The manufactured shows in the weekend are glorified commercials, shoving annoying over-charging business owners such as Mega, Permaseal and mortgage lenders down our throats. The station used ABC News Radio for national news reports as the network's Chicago affiliate. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Robservations: 'Bozo's Circus' rewinds the '70s; WCPT owner bankrolls news site; Lisa Dent feels 'so at home' on WGN, 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. Prior to the sale's closure, WGN-TV was one of two commercial television stations in the Chicago market, not counting network-owned stations, to have never been involved in an ownership transaction (along with WCIU-TV, which has been owned by Weigel Broadcasting since its February 1964 sign-on). On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, WLIB was eliminated and the station reverted to just WGN. These staffing changes were made over the course of months after Sean Compton began to oversee radio operations as Nexstar's Executive Vice President of WGN America, WGN Radio & Director of Content Acquisition. Larry Wert has said he has not decided on naming a successor to DeCastro, so for now the sales and programming operations will report directly to Wert. 4 LSU into SEC semis, beating Georgia, WGNs 100th Anniversary / Archives / Station History, Comedy legend Dick Smothers of The Smothers Brothers, Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at Chief ONeills, Wonderful World of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Pouring in the music at Chicagos Salt Shed, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, Karen Conti on jurys decision in Murdaugh case, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders, Biden had cancerous lesion removed, no further treatment, Dont answer calls from these 5 area codes, Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson shares global excitement, U.S. to announce more military aid for Ukraine, Wintrust Business Lunch 3/3/23:Jekyll & Hyde economy,, Rob Lowe set to debut in Netflixs Unbreakable. Three hours of Steve Bertrand is just too much. [56][needs update] In October 2012, then back into Tribune Tower in October 2012. After a dispute with the station in 1927, Gosden and Correll took the program's concept and announcer Bill Hay across town to WMAQ and created the first syndicated radio show, Amos 'n' Andy. In 1946, the Tribune Company applied to the FCC for a construction permit to build a television station. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Although she was a nice complement to Roe Conn. WGN went from being a really great station worth listening to all day to a pile of old crap. Who was weirdest to see in a different uniform? Bye. Wallace M Rogerson conducted the Keep Fit to Music programme. to listen to much of his show. Joan is great. The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. 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. Ive listened for over 50 years. Orion Samuelson had been the station's farm reporter since 1960, he retired in 2020. why do we have to hear an annoying tone 825 times under talking? WGN joined with WOR New York City, WXYZ Detroit and WLW Cincinnati to form the network, a rival to NBC and CBS. For a Chicago radio station you dont seem to be so Chicago any more. Some of us listen to the radio for companionship. On Sundays it runs Sunday Night Live with Bill Cunningham from WLW Cincinnati. Will the Student Loan Debt Cancellation Plan be saved? I also really cant stand the Sinatra time slot its so boring, old music and to long maybe an hour I could tolerate here and there but not every Sunday morning. Hes had a taste for pancakes. We are still in shock at that decision. On April 30, 2008, the station entered into a three-year deal to broadcast Chicago Blackhawks hockey games through the 20102011 season. Landecker boasts numerous accolades, including inductions in the National Radio Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the "Golden Age of Radio," Mutual was the home of The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Superman and The Shadow. When I left my house or even when I was home Wgn radio was on 24 hours 7 days a week but not now I get annoyed hearing crap that I have no interest in so I turn the radio off. Im a 50 wgn year listener, especially at night before bed, but can no longer tolerate the bitter, irritating, conspiracy theory promoting 10pm+ hosts that have been on for the past few months. I too will not be listening any more. I listen to podcasts, WBBM, and music now instead of WGN, the formally great Chicago local radio station. I have been a loyal listener for over 40 years Ive witnessed all the changes comings and goings and I have always stay true but I just cant comprehend some of the decisions that were just made I do call Lynn and comment on issues from time to time but most of all I just love the station wish they wouldnt mess up the good things. Place closed This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The Nexstar Media news/talk station announced the move Thursday as part of a new weekday lineup starting January 3. Lets hope that Nick lands back on the radio soon! Also miss Rick Pierson on Sunday and am now watching tv on Sunday mornings. Here's WGN's weekday lineup, starting January 3: 4 to 6 a.m. WGN-TV simulcast WGN Radio How sad that the far reaching wattage of the once formidable WGN has been reduced to this sad pile of mediocrity. 2022-06-07 . Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. Its so so sad. There's a new twist to the strange saga of the WGN Radio Walk of Fame. All radios in the house and in the cars were always tuned in to WGN, but no longer. On August 13, 2010, the station's branding changed again to "News 720 WGN." Same topics over and over. 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." Current Employee WGN Radio part-time producer is a great starter job Jan 6, 2021 - Producer in Chicago, IL Recommend CEO Approval Business Outlook Pros easy going, organized, hands on training Cons No job security, small room for growth Be the first to find this review helpful Helpful Share 3.0 Former Employee, more than 3 years In his free time, Bob loves reading and spending time with his beautiful wife and three grown children. John Records is okay Hedoes make me laugh #37 of 61. After two hours of Anna Ive had enough. Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 01:06 PM CST. Nexstar also dropped their affiliation with ABC News Radio and instead is supplying national news updates for WGN America's national newscast, NewsNation with WGN newscasters and audio from Nexstar-owned television stations. I wont be listening to WGN after Johns show. On April 2, 2009, WGN announced that Meier would join the station full-time as host of a program in the 1-4 p.m. slot (airing most weekdays when the program is not pre-empted by Chicago Cubs broadcasts); his first official show occurred that same day. Two years ago it was seventh with a 4.3 share. WGN for years has been seen as your grandparents station. Sirott, 68, and Murciano lost their 10 a.m.-to-noon slot at WLS amid low ratings. The initial call sign policy for commercial FM stations included an initial "W" for stations east of the Mississippi River, followed by the last two digits of a station's assigned frequency, "59" for "45.9 MHz" in this case, and closing with a one or two letter regional identifier, which for Chicago area stations was "C". Thanks for the tip about WCPT. Now that Nick is gone I will no longer listen to WGN. Along with the majority of contributors here, I agree that WGN has made bad choices. Terrible mistake. [64], On February 14, 2018, WGN was named the new flagship station of the Chicago White Sox, who were left without a station after Cumulus Media voided their contract to air on WLS as part of their Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. [16], In 1939, Carole Mathews, the "Miss Chicago" of 1938, launched a WGN radio program entitled Breakfast Time with Carole Mathews. Her politics makes, bordering on support of conspiracy theories, makes my blood boil so much that I cant get back to sleep. This was the second Tribune-affiliated radio station to hold the WGN call letters. John Willams is okay, but how many hours a day is he on, including reruns and the horrible music show. In the fall of 1937, WGN was one of several Chicago radio stations to donate airtime to Chicago Public Schools for a pioneering program in which the school district provided elementary school students with distance education amid a polio outbreak-related school closure. Way too many commercials and news. And John Williams just isnt as entertaining or as insightful as I am sure he thinks he is. 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[18] In July 1941, WGN was given tentative permission to operate FM station W59C[19] on 45.9 MHz,[20] pending the outcome of an FCC review whether newspaper ownership of radio stations should be restricted. I love Anna and her own show and the extended hour will be nice but she needs to broaden her topic base shes a wonderful person delightful to listen to. I was very sad to see row leave the show I thought under the new management his wealth of knowledge and his enthusiasm and little quirkiness now and then was just what an afternoon drive needs earlier on I thought he was a little quirky and goofy with some of those thanks he had with his phone calls with the president and creepy uncle and weird things like that but under the new management I thought he was awesome his enthusiasm for sports and getting to the bottom of things Would be hard to replace I think he should come back maybe not for a four hour show but maybe two hours or three and have Steve Bertran who you are right is a very trusted person do the news updates for an hour I think the three hour show will conflict with the new programming on NewsNation Now I love the idea of John Landecker Being back on the air hes awesome he really has a human side thats relatable to all of us he has that little bit of evening quirkiness but hes just fun to have on 7 to 10 is the perfect time for him. Internet radio, you dont need WGN for radio, its not good radio anymore. Bring back Nick! Very normal and insightful. Dent will join Steve Bertrand in the 2-6pm slot starting Monday, January 3, 2022. Oh my how you hit the nail on the head, except you enjoy John Williams daytime. His last day at WGN Radio was October 31. 9am Noon: John Williams I never listen to WGN radio then one way I tuned in to the station(accidently) and Roe Con was on.To my surprise he was very enjoyable to listen to.So I started to tune in all the time.I truley do not understand why he was removed and replaced with a HoHum host.But I guess that is why the station managers get the big bucks,making these wise decisions.So wise they have lost a listener.Keep up with the good work. Subscribe Now. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Plus no Cubs anymore. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. The new lineup also brings later start times to morning host Bob Sirott and midday host John Williams. 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. )[28][29][30][31][32], In November 1958, WGN became the first radio station in Chicago to broadcast helicopter traffic reports featuring Police Officer Leonard Baldy. He was also host of the WGN Radio program. Ugh. A share is the percentage of those listening to radio in the MSA who are listening to a particular radio station. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Lisa Dent has long been a significant and well-known presence in Chicago radio," said WGN Radio Vice President and General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle. 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