‘The View’ takes a look at Ana Belaval

Ana Belaval

Ana Belaval

Ana Belaval, the charismatic and quick-witted “Around Town” reporter for the WGN Morning News, is about to be seen around the country.

In what she called the “pinnacle of a career,” Belaval will appear Tuesday on “The View,” as the ABC daytime talk show auditions new talent for the coming season. With the announced departures of Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd, and the return of Rosie O'Donnell, ABC will be recasting at least half the panel. Continue reading

Ramonski Luv out at V103

Ramonski Luv

Ramonski Luv

Ramonski Luv, one-half of Chicago’s most popular nighttime radio team, is suddenly out at Clear Channel’s top-rated urban adult-contemporary WVAZ FM 102.7.

Word of Luv’s departure comes one day after ratings for “The Real Show” he hosted with Joe Soto had returned to No. 1 in the market. In the Nielsen Audio report released Tuesday, evenings on V103 had a 5.9 percent share and a cumulative weekly audience of 475,900. Continue reading

Chicago radio’s evening winners

Here’s a look at Chicago’s most popular nighttime stars, according to radio ratings released Tuesday for the period from May 22 to June 18.

Following are the top-rated shows as measured by Nielsen Audio among all listeners age 6 and older from 7 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, followed by share of audience. Continue reading

Chicago radio’s afternoon delights

Here’s a look at Chicago’s most popular afternoon stars, according to radio ratings released Tuesday covering the period from May 22 to June 18.

Following are the top-rated shows as measured by Nielsen Audio among all listeners age 6 and older from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, followed by average share of audience.  Continue reading

Chicago radio’s midday masters

Here’s a look at Chicago’s most popular midday stars, according to radio ratings released Tuesday for the period from May 22 to June 18.

Following are the top-rated shows as measured by Nielsen Audio among all listeners age 6 and older from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, followed by average share of audience. Continue reading

Chicago radio’s top of the morning

There’s a new morning line in Chicago, according to radio ratings released Tuesday for the period from May 22 to June 18.

Here’s a look at Chicago’s top 10 morning shows (as measured by Nielsen Audio among all listeners age 6 and older from 6 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday), followed by average share of audience. Continue reading