Barbara Popovic
Jazz, blues and the rest of the lineup of public radio WDCB FM 90.9 soon will be heard around the clock on Chicago’s public access television network.
The College of Du Page noncommercial station has formed a wide-ranging partnership with CAN TV, the nonprofit independent network serving more than 450,000 households throughout the city of Chicago. Continue reading
Here’s a look at Chicago’s most popular nighttime stars, according to radio ratings released Monday for the period from April 24 to May 21.
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
Here’s a look at Chicago’s most popular midday stars, according to radio ratings released Monday for the period from April 24 to May 21.
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
Here’s a look at Chicago’s most popular afternoon stars, according to radio ratings released Monday for the period from April 24 to May 21.
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
There’s a new morning line in Chicago, according to radio ratings released Monday for the period from April 24 to May 21.
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
Beth Fenner
A long-simmering power struggle at Chicago magazine has ended with reduced authority for the publisher and a new chain of command for editorial leadership of the city monthly.
Under the new arrangement, Chicago’s editor-in-chief, Beth Fenner, no longer will report to Richard Gamble, the publisher and general manager who hired her in 2011. Instead, Fenner will report to Gerry Kern, senior vice president and editor of the Chicago Tribune. Continue reading
Melissa Forman and Jeanne Sparrow
Fans of Melissa Forman and Jeanne Sparrow soon will have a third hour to enjoy their company each morning.
Weigel Broadcasting WCIU-Channel 26 is expanding the live, local entertainment show hosted by Forman and Sparrow to three hours. Starting in September, "You & Me This Morning” will air from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Continue reading
Laurence Holmes
For veteran Chicago sportscaster Laurence Holmes, it’ll soon be game time morning and night.
While continuing as evening host on CBS Radio sports/talk WSCR AM 670, where he’s been a fixture for 16 years, Holmes has been tapped to anchor a new morning show for 120 Sports, the live-streaming video network recently announced by Time Inc. and a multi-league partnership. Continue reading
Merchandise Mart
After 24 years at 190 North State Street, WLS Radio is on the move.
A spokeswoman for Cumulus Media confirmed Friday that news/talk WLS AM 890 and classic hits WLS FM 94.7 will be relocating sales offices to the Merchandise Mart, where they’ll be consolidated with two other stations the company operates in Chicago — classic rock WLUP FM 97.9 and alternative rock WKQX FM 101.1. Continue reading
Rod Zimmerman, Dan Mason, Pat Hughes, Crane Kenney and Ron Coomer
Here is the full text of the CBS Radio press release announcing the broadcast rights agreement with the Chicago Cubs:
CBS RADIO AND CHICAGO CUBS REACH LONG-TERM BROADCAST RIGHTS AGREEMENT BEGINNING WITH 2015 SEASON
Deal Also Calls For Development Of Exclusive Concert Events To Be Held At Wrigley Field, As Well As Extensive Marketing And Promotional Opportunities
For Both Entities Continue reading