<\/a> Steve Cochran and Justin Kaufmann (2015 photo)<\/p><\/div>\n
In the wake of historic low ratings, Tribune Broadcasting news\/talk WGN 720-AM<\/a> is making changes to its talent lineup in mornings and evenings.<\/p>\n
Andrea Darlas and Patti Vasquez<\/p><\/div>\n
Kaufmann will replace Andrea Darlas, who\u2019ll shift to co-host and news anchor for \u201cThe Patti Vasquez Show,\u201d which moves into Kaufmann\u2019s former slot from 7 to 11 p.m. On nights when White Sox baseball or Blackhawks hockey preempt them, Vasquez and Darlas will air from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.<\/p>\n
Both moves take effect June 18, coinciding with the debut of Cochran\u2019s show from WGN\u2019s new studios<\/a> on the 18th floor of 303 East Wacker Drive.<\/p>\n
In addition to Kaufmann's new role, he'll continue to host \"The Download\" as a podcast on WGN Plus,\u00a0<\/a>and he'll fill in as host when Cochran is on vacation. The northwest suburban native and Columbia College graduate joined <\/a>WGN in 2015 after more than 20 years as a producer at Chicago Public Media WBEZ 91.5-FM.<\/p>\n
In the wake of historic low ratings, Tribune Broadcasting news\/talk WGN 720-AM is making changes to its talent lineup in mornings and evenings. Justin Kaufmann, who has been hosting his own show, called \u201cThe Download,\u201d from 7 to 11 p.m. weeknights, will become a full-time contributor to \u201cThe Steve Cochran Show\u201d from 6 to 10... Continue reading