WGN Radio’s Lisa Dent wins for Interview Feature – Radio, Local CHICAGO (March 23, 2026) – For the third year in a row, WGN Radio has been recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) for excellence in broadcasting. This year, Lisa Dent, host of The Lisa Dent Show, has been named a winner […]
Debate Will Originate from WGN Studios on Thursday, February 19, at 7 p.m. CT CHICAGO, February 9, 2026 — Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that its television stations serving Illinois will carry an exclusive live multi-market telecast of a debate between the leading candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination for United […]
CHICAGO (November 11, 2025) – WGN Radio earned three awards at the 2025 Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Silver Dome Awards, including two honors for the WGN Radio newsroom. The awards, which recognize the top-tier in Illinois broadcasting, were announced on November 6 at a reception held at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago. IBA also recognized Dave […]
CHICAGO (October 29, 2025) – WGN Radio today announced its afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand will be retiring from radio on November 13, 2025. A trusted voice in the newsroom, Bertrand recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary with WGN Radio this past June. He is known for his quick-witted commentary. He has hosted several shows and anchored […]
First Female VP and General Manager in WGN Radio’s History Recognized Among Five Finalists for General Manager of the Year Chicago, IL – September 3, 2025 – Mary Sandberg Boyle, the first female Vice President and General Manager in WGN Radio’s 100-year history, has been named a finalist in Radio Ink’s 33rd annual Radio Wayne […]
Back by popular demand, ‘For Radio Geeks Only’ to air Friday, August 15, 7 – 10 pm CHICAGO (August 14, 2025) – WGN Radio announced today its hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will return for another night of radio nostalgia. Back by popular demand, “For Radio Geeks Only,” sponsored by Apple Chevy, is expanded […]
Eanet continues as the radio voice of Northwestern football and men’s basketball; Masur moves to anchor sports in the Bob Sirott show starting August 28. CHICAGO (August 7, 2025) – WGN Radio today announced that Dave Eanet will retire as the sports anchor on the Bob Sirott weekday morning drive show and Andy Masur will assume […]
CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) – WGN Radio today announced its afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the station. A trusted voice in the newsroom, Bertrand is known for his quick-witted commentary. He has hosted several shows and anchored news on nearly every part of the clock during his tenure. “Steve has […]
John Williams named “Best Featured Reporter or Host” at the 48th annual awards and also accepted the William Booth Award from The Salvation Army CHICAGO (May 15, 2025) – WGN Radio announced its midday host John Williams received a “Best Featured Reporter or Host” Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club at an awards ceremony […]
Richard Roeper’s commentary to air Thursdays at 7:20 am with a 9:50 am replay starting May 15 CHICAGO (May 14, 2025) – WGN Radio today announced Richard Roeper will bring his commentary to the Bob Sirott show on weekly segments that will air Thursdays at 7:20 am with a 9:50 am replay starting Thursday, May 15. […]