Neither WLS-AM nor WLS-FM will be dropping talk for country music, according to Norm Schrutt, president of Capital Cities/ABC-owned Group Two radio stations. The company plans to issue a statement ...

CHICAGO — For 33 years, he was associated with “B96,” the rhythmic Top 40 station serving the Windy City that Audacy Inc. acquired through its tax-free merger with CBS Radio. In October 2024, this ...

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the fabled call letters of WLS-FM are about to light up the Chicago airwaves again. Citadel Broadcasting plans to ask the FCC next week to turn WZZN-FM (94.7), the "True ...

Cumulus Media Chicago has named Todd Cavanah as the new Program Director for 94.7 WLS-FM. Before joining Cumulus, Cavanah previously served in key positions at Audacy Chicago’s B96 (WBBM). He has ...

The Chicagoland Radio and Media Blog has the details about Lake’s firing, which took place late yesterday. The blog states no reason was given, although it appears to be for budgetary reasons. Lake ...

Joe Colborn, who was one half of the iconic duo 'Eddie & JoBo' is dead at 70. Here's what we know about the radio personality ...

Dick Biondi, an acclaimed Chicago radio personality and Radio Hall of Fame member who was the first American DJ to play the Beatles on air, died June 26. He was 90. The Chicago Tribune confirmed his ...

The long-rumored deal involving the White Sox leaving their current radio broadcast partners is now official. But it now comes with a twist: the Bulls will be joining them in the move. Bulls and White ...

Listeners to Dave Fogel’s morning show on oldies WLS-FM (94.7) will hear a new but recognizable voice doing news, traffic and weather, starting Monday. Marti Jones, who’s been a news and traffic ...

In 1989, a brash 31-year-old program director named Drew Hayes launched a brand-new news/talk format at WLS-AM (890). Together with president and general manager Tom Tradup (and with a little help ...

Longtime Chicago radio personality Roe Conn confirmed Wednesday that he has been dropped as afternoon host by WLS-AM after 25 years at the station, and that he was being replaced by Steve Dahl. Conn ...