Tag: WGN Radio

"I've never had enough room to talk on music radio. Filling an hour with conversation has never been an issue for me. I already knew what connected with this audience because this audience is Chicago, and I've worked in this city for the past 25 years."

I'm always interested in hearing how companies are successfully balancing strong local content with evolving digital consumption habits.

"I just kept saying it out loud, to anyone that would hear it. Not in an annoying way. I'd mention it when it would come up. I put my hand up when there were opportunities."

He began his tenure in 1960 and worked with the outlet until his retirement in 2020.

"I can't wait to get back behind the mic and do what I love most."

"A total of 53 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

"His retirement in 2025 marks the culmination of a lifetime dedicated to informing the public and strengthening the role of local news.”

"I’ve never broken a bone. I’ve never had a traumatic injury. I don’t know how I knew — but you just know."

On Wednesday, Bertrand announced that his final day with the station will be Thursday, November 13th.