EVANSTON, Ill. — For 100 years, WGN Radio has been a source of all-talk programming that has connected Chicagoland — and well beyond, thanks to the impressive broadcast range of the 50,000-watt station at 720 AM. Its lineup of memorable hosts, long-running cultural programming and avid local sports coverage has enshrined WGN Radio as a […]
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans to honor Sirott with award on May 26 CHICAGO (May 25, 2022) – WGN Radio morning drive host and broadcast television and radio legend Bob Sirott will receive the Dante Award from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) at a luncheon on Thursday, May 26. Since its […]
Documentary Highlighting History of Radio Station to Air on WGN-TV Proclamations by State, City, and County Specialty Beer “Chicago’s Very Own” Golden Lager and Much More CHICAGO (May 18, 2022) – WGN Radio is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the 50,000-watt voice of “Chicago’s Very Own” during the entire month of May and throughout all […]
The 45-minute documentary airs Thursday, May 19 at 7pm CT and Sunday, May 22 at 2pm CT CHICAGO (May 16, 2022) – WGN Radio will debut the special “100 Years of WGN Radio: A Retrospective” on the date of its 100th anniversary, Thursday, May 19 at 7pm on WGN-TV. The 45-minute documentary produced by WGN […]
Chicago, IL May 9, 2022 – Mary Sandberg Boyle, the first female General Manager in WGN Radio’s 100-year history, has been named one of Radio Ink Magazine‘s “2022 Most Influential Women in Radio.” The announcement appears in the current issue of Radio Ink, which hits newsstands today. In 2015, Sandberg Boyle joined WGN Radio, the flagship […]
“Your Money Matters” airs Mondays – Thursdays, 6pm – 7pm beginning Feb. 7 CHICAGO (January 13, 2022) – Beginning Monday, February 7, WGN Radio will add the show “Your Money Matters” hosted by Jon Hansen to its weekday programming schedule. Airing Monday through Thursday, 6pm to 7pm, “Your Money Matters” will feature topics including the […]
CHICAGO (December 16, 2021) – WGN Radio has announced a contract extension with morning drive host Bob Sirott. Beginning January 3, Bob Sirott will be heard weekdays from 6am to 10am. “We are delighted to announce that Chicago’s Very Own Bob Sirott and his uniquely entertaining morning show will continue to be heard on Chicago’s […]
Beginning December 12, “WGN Radio Theatre with Carl Amari” returns to Sunday nights, 7pm-9pm CHICAGO (December 7, 2021) – WGN Radio will broadcast special holiday programming on Christmas with 27-hours of “Christmas Radio Theatre” hosted by Carl Amari and a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with hosts Steve and Johnnie and John Landecker. “Christmas Radio Theatre” […]
Effective January 3, new programming schedule adds special reporting with Anna Davlantes CHICAGO (November 18, 2021) – On January 3, WGN Radio will debut a new weekday programming schedule. The station has also hired longtime radio personality Lisa Dent, who will be heard weekday afternoons. “Lisa Dent has long been a significant and well-known presence […]
CHICAGO (October 20, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that longtime news reporter Bob Kessler will anchor midday news Tuesdays through Fridays. “Bob’s been an integral part of the WGN family for decades. He’s a great newsman and capably leads the anchor desk,” said WGN Radio news director Ryan Burrow. “A true teammate, he brings a […]