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Classic Country Radio Returns to 92.5 Mobile Market

"The Classic Country format directly challenges two established country competitors in the footprint"

ESPN Launches Second Season Of ‘Official Visit with Rece Davis’

"This year we wanted to push even further — getting Rece out of the studio and into the real spaces where these coaches and players live their lives."

iHeartMedia Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Disney+ and Hulu

"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."

Danny Parkins: Luke Kuechly A “Unique” Hire For Netflix NFL Broadcasts

"People said he aced the audition. I can't wait to watch him."

How Lisa Dent Found Her Home at Legendary 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."

Lisa Dent Sets Return Date to WGN Radio Following Medical Absence

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

WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Bertrand Announces Upcoming Retirement

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

WGN Radio Morning Sports Anchor Dave Eanet to Retire, Andy Masur Elevated to Position

“As I close this chapter of my career, the word that comes to mind is ‘grateful.’"

Former WGN Radio Program Director Lorna Gladstone Dies

Gladstone led the programming efforts of the venerable Chicago news/talk station from 1986 to 1991 after previously serving as an Executive Producer at the station.

WGN Radio Inks Bob Sirott to Contract Extension

“Management has given me a terrific on-air and behind-the-scenes team, plus freedom to do whatever I want.”

WGN Radio Anchor Vikki Kokuzian Exits

"Everybody's been so supportive and so amazing."

WGN Radio Host Lisa Dent: I Was Always A Talk Show Host Even While Working Other Formats

"The whole time, from the moment I left Rockford, my focus was always WGN."

Bob Sirott: We’re Never Going to Be Able to Go Back to Pre-Social Media Days

"Isn't the horse out of the barn there?"

WGN Hosts Win Two Peter Lisagor Awards

The Lisagor Awards were established in 1977 to "inspire Chicago-area journalists to follow his outstanding example and to recognize truly superior contributions to journalism."

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ESPN Launches Second Season Of ‘Official Visit with Rece Davis’

"This year we wanted to push even further — getting Rece out of the studio and into the real spaces where these coaches and players live their lives."

iHeartMedia Strikes Video Podcast Deal With Disney+ and Hulu

"Disney+ and Hulu have built powerful streaming destinations with incredibly passionate fan communities, making them ideal partners to expand the reach of these beloved iHeartPodcasts."

Danny Parkins: Luke Kuechly A “Unique” Hire For Netflix NFL Broadcasts

"People said he aced the audition. I can't wait to watch him."

Lamont of Lamont and Tonelli Exit 107.7 The Bone After 37 Years

"The audience follows the talent, not the signal frequency."