WBBM Newsradio has named Geoff Buchholz as the outlet’s new Political Editor, stepping into the role vacated by the retirement of Craig Dellimore, who spent more than 40 years at the station.
Buchholz joined WBBM Newsradio in 2012, and has been a pivotal player in the station’s election night coverage. Before joining WBBM, he spent 12 years at FOX 32 in Chicago, including time as the executive producer and senior manager.
“Chicago and Illinois are entering a critical era, and it’s more important than ever that our audience understands how the actions at City Hall, in Springfield and Washington affect their lives,” said Buccholz. “I’m so grateful for our listeners’ trust, and I’m looking forward to being our station’s politics-to-English translator and excited to get to work.”
“Chicago’s City Hall has all the twists, power plays and tension of a great detective story,” added WBBM Brand Manager Craig Schwalb. “It takes someone who is an exceptional journalist with seasoned and sharp instincts like Geoff to follow the plot. I’m excited to see how he continues to build on the legacy that Craig Dellimore left behind and how his presence strengthens our multi-platform political coverage to better serve our Chicago area listeners.”
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