Laurence Holmes and Dylan McGorty

Laurence Holmes and Dylan McGorty debuted Wednesday as hosts of “120 Morning Run,” a new two-hour block of live programming on 120 Sports, the recently launched video network and mobile app that’s been called a game-changer for sports fans.

Airing from 7 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, the show is billed as a preview of the day ahead in sports and a roundup of the previous night’s highlights. Comparing it to ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” Holmes described it as “a more relaxed free-form flow with video and highlights.” Continue reading →

National Radio Hall of Fame

Bruce DuMont has stepped down after more than 20 years as chairman of the National Radio Hall of Fame and handpicked a West Coast executive as his successor.

DuMont, who turned 70 on June 18, appointed Kraig Kitchin to replace him as chairman of the Chicago-based shrine to radio’s top personalities and programs. Continue reading →

Here are my picks for the 10 most notable Chicago media stories of the month.

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Here's a look back at Ed Volkman and Joe Colborn (aka Eddie & Jobo) through their 26 years as a radio team.

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Ed Volkman and Joe Colborn (Photo: Chuck Berman)

An apparent rift between Ed Volkman and Joe Colborn has dashed hopes for another comeback by the long-running Chicago radio duo known as Eddie & Jobo.

“Well, that's all, folks,” Volkman declared on Facebook and Twitter Saturday. “There will be no Eddie & Jobo anymore. The offer was there, but only one of us wanted it. Hope he finds happiness.” For the first time in more than 25 years, Volkman is seeking work solo. Continue reading →

Just in time for the 90th anniversary celebration of WGN AM 720, the Tribune Broadcasting news/talk station has brought back its iconic mascot from the past — the cartoon bird named “Chicago.”

This time around, the Bird will roost on social media at twitter.com/wgnbirdchicago. Continue reading →

Dan McNeil

When it comes to Dan McNeil, the drama never ends.

The $300,000-a-year franchise player at CBS Radio sports/talk WSCR AM 670 is missing again from the midday show he co-hosts with Matt Spiegel. McNeil’s last broadcast was June 13 — just two days before his contract with the Score expired. Continue reading →

Beth Fenner and Rich Gamble

It’s over and out for Rich Gamble after five years as publisher and general manager of Chicago magazine following a long-simmering power struggle with his hand-picked editor.

Gamble announced Thursday that he’s leaving the monthly publication at the end of July to become senior vice president of operations at the Chicago Zoological Society, which runs Brookfield Zoo. Continue reading →

(Photo: Aaron Altounian)

The formal dedication of the WGN Radio Walk of Fame Friday will coincide with the 90th anniversary celebration of Tribune Broadcasting news/talk flagship WGN AM 720.

Honored with plaques embedded in the pavement outside Tribune Tower will be the inaugural group of station legends: Quin Ryan, Jack Brickhouse, Wally Phillips, Orion Samuelson, Roy Leonard, Milt Rosenberg, Bob Collins, Kathy O’Malley, Judy Markey and Spike O’Dell. Continue reading →

Courtney Gousman

After two years as a per diem reporter at CBS-owned WBBM-Channel 2, Courtney Gousman has been hired as a full-time general assignment reporter at Tribune Broadcasting WGN-Channel 9.

Starting July 9, she’ll be reporting on WGN’s evening newscasts, according to interim news director Jennifer Lyons. Continue reading →