[24], On May 15, 1933, the station discontinued the WJBT dual call letter usage and reverted to just WBBM, after the Federal Radio Commission requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use. Despite the ownership change, WBBM radio and WBBM-TV maintain a partnership, with WBBM radio making use of some WBBM-TV local news and weather reporting. [2] The station was officially deleted a few months later. Radio's WBBM-AM780 morning anchor Felicia Middlebrooks in 2002. Another challenge to WBBM's news radio domination came from Merlin Media, operated by former Tribune Company executive Randy Michaels. He succeeds Pat Cassidy, who recently announced his retirement. All Rights Reserved. WHAT'S GOING ON - Chicago Tribune Audacy Releases Fourth ''State of Audio'' Guide, Salem Media/Tampa Appoints Cassidy as General Manager, KYSR/Los Angeles Names Christen Limon Music Coordinator, Ramona Holloway Makes Moves at Radio One Charlotte, WRKO/Boston Launches ''The Gambler with Adam Kaufman'', WDCG (G105)/Raleigh Adds ''The Fred Show'' to Mornings. WBBM is a Class A station that broadcasts on a clear-channel AM frequency, powered with 35,000 watts by day and 42,000 watts at night, using a non-directional antenna. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. #ChicagoTraffic NewsRadio 105.9 WBBM's Tweets - Twitter 4,219 talking about this. CBS Chicago - Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic & the Best of Chicago. The station features a lineup of top-rated hosts and journalists, delivering in-depth coverage of the latest news, weather, and traffic updates, as well as analysis and commentary on the most important issues of the day. 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Shortly after the move of the transmitter to the WSCR site, WBBM adjusted its news wheel for some segments for the first time in decades, presumably due to lengthening traffic reports and the adjustment of some ad breaks. / 41.87889N 87.63556W / 41.87889; -87.63556. Listen online to Chicago news as it happens around the clock, along with Chicago traffic, Chicago weather, Chicago sports and Chicago business. She was the morning-drive news anchor of WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, Illinois, along with Pat Cassidy.Their morning show was rated No. Officer Eric Stillman is facing disciplinary charges for shooting and killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo during a foot chase in Little Village in 2021. Cotto originally joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to midday anchoring and host of the WBBM noon business hour. [5][1][26][27] Cotto won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcast Association award for best newscast in 2016. Initially the stations established a timesharing agreement for nighttime hours. Videographers are responsible for producing two to three videos per week for The Chimes online. The Audacy-owned station said in a release that Martinez will spend much of her time in the field, covering the diverse communities of Chicago, while also teaming with Cisco Cotto each morning from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT. The Download,Weeknights 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. He died the next year.[34]. Plus in bad weather, we have Chicago school closings. WBBM Names Cisco Cotto Its New Morning Drive Host Lazare, Lewis. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. He joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to middays, hosting the WBBM . Audacy names Cisco Cotto as morning anchor for WCFS-FM and WBBM-AM (WBBM Newsradio) in Chicago, weekdays from 5-10am CT, beginning January 3. [13], Although the original spark radio transmitters were only capable of producing the dots-and-dashes of Morse code, the development of vacuum tube transmitters made audio transmissions practical. WBBM Radio Chicago. In 2018, WBBM was granted an FCC construction permit to move its transmitter to WSCR's tower site in Bloomingdale. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WBBM Newsradio Martinez, 48, who was born in San Francisco to a Vietnamese mother and Cuban father, graduated from Jacksonville State University and worked for WBRC, the Fox affiliate in. Cotto joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to middays, hosting the WBBM noon business hour. 2011 - 20121 year. These segments are also available as podcasts. The Boers& Bernstein Show, Weekdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. "He has proven to be a true professional and teammate for the last seven years both reporting and anchoring on WBBM. 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In 1926, the Stewart-Warner corporation leased the station's full schedule, and began producing all of its programming. La Mirada, California. WBBM adopted its current all-news format on May 6, 1968 (after co-owned WCBS New York City switched to all news in 1967 and KNX Los Angeles made the change in the spring of 1968). Downtown Chicago - Curb Appeal & Longevity. They're all fake," said Dean Jeske. [11][12][13][9] On March 19, 2009, Cotto moderated "The Great Debate", alongside WCPT's Dick Kay, which featured Thom Hartmann representing the liberal viewpoint and Michael Medved representing the conservative viewpoint, and was hosted by WIND and WCPT. "There are no pills you can get on the internet that are legit. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. Chicago's All News Station - WBBM-AM | WBBM Newsradio 780AM document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. [5][6] The station's primary founder, 29-year-old Harry Leslie "Les" Atlass, had extensive earlier radio experience. The Chicago Police and Fire departments called to the property at least 300 times last year. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. [16][17][18][19][20] Cotto was replaced in his late morning slot by Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft in 2011. [5], The station began a long association with the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) on September 27, 1928, when it joined as Chicago's second network affiliate. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. I tune out on the weekend. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking is speaking out about the treatment of foster children. Is Here To Stay: Heres How Talent Beat The Bot, New Flagship For Broadway At Audacy Pittsburgh, New Data Shows Ford Lacks Focus In Cutting AM, Getting In The AM Radio War Room With Don Elliot. Feder flashback: So you think you know Chicago television. WBBM Newsradio 780 AM is a leading news and talk radio station in the Chicago area. [20] On June 4, 1925, studios and transmitter were moved to the Broadmoor Hotel in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. "95.99%" of the station's programming was devoted to music during this period,[15] including live musical broadcasts aired from a small studio in the lobby of the hotel. Her last show at the station was Friday morning. [11][12] Les Atlass' continuing interest in radio led in mid-1923 to his obtaining a license to operate an amateur radio station, 9DFC. We are excited to welcome Cisco into morning drive, said Rachel Williamson, Regional President and Market Manager, Audacy Chicago. He succeeds Pat Cassidy, who recently announced his retirement. He's also regularly anchored weekend mornings and has served as a reporter for the station. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. [3], Cotto graduated from Western Illinois University in 1998 and earned a Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute in 2010. Drivers can expect to pay even more after Saudi Arabia and its allies announced they will be cutting oil production by more than a million barrels a day. And they can all kill you.". Oren Weaver, CBS Radio news editor at WBBM, Chicago, Illinois. Noon Business Hour on WBBM Newsradio Audacy - Apple Podcasts WBBM and KFAB were far enough apart to allow concurrent operation during the daytime, but their longer range nighttime signals required coordination to avoid mutual interference. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. The Audacy-owned station said Cisco Cotto would take over as the morning drive host in a release. . Afternoon Drive, Weekdays2 p.m. - 7 p.m. TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Melba Lara, Tony Sarabia, Jennifer WhiteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Lauren Chooljian, Marc Garber, Jerome McDonnell, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Chip Mitchell, Natalie Moore, Michael PuenteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Becky Vevea, OdetteYousef and Sarah Karp. The focus is cognitive behavioral theory, which involves an emphasis on pausing between thinking and acting. The Bears have many holes to fill, especially on the offensive and defensive line. The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wbbm Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Middlebrooks has announced she is leaving WBBM effective May 29, 2020 to work at her own company, Saltshaker Productions. Mai Martinez, former weekend news anchor and reporter at CBS-owned WBBM-Channel 2, has been hired to co-anchor morning news at WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM, the Audacy all-news station. Skimming involves the theft of a debit card PIN using an illegal device installed on an ATM. WJBT's license was acquired by the Atlass Investment Company, and the two stations were consolidated as WBBM-WJBT, although the latter call sign was rarely, if ever, used. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. Im honored to join such a talented team of hardworking and trusted journalists and continue the important work of informing and serving our community., This is a dream team of two experienced, talented journalists, said Rachel Williamson, Regional President/MM, Audacy Chicago. 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TheMason, Remy and Alabama Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Big John and Ray, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Chicago Morning Takeover, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. FROM LEFT: Leon Rogers,Kendra GandKyle Santillian, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy,FeliciaMiddlebrooks,Keith Johnson,Kris Kridel, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff JoniakBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Len Walter, Steve Miller,Rob Hart, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: RegineSchlessinger, Craig Dellimore,Bernie Tafoya,Bob Roberts. Champlin Broadcasting Conservative Talk The Eagle 96.9 KQOB Enid/Oklahoma City and 1640 KZLS Enid will look a little different for its listeners as the station has rebranded. [37][38][39] Interestingly, WLS only aired White Sox games for two seasons, ending in 2017, the White Sox relocated to WGN. [5][22][23][24][25], In 2014, Cotto was hired as an anchor and reporter at WBBM 780/105.9. "We simply have no more shelters, spaces, or resources," Lightfoot said in a letter to Texas Gov. On March 1, 2018, Entercom launched a new website for WBBM alone on the company's Radio.com portal, breaking it off from the former CBS Chicago portal. He works at WBBM, Chicago, IL. However, in early 1932 KFAB switched network affiliation from the NBC Red Network to CBS. Chicago All News Station WBBM 780 AM has named a new morning host following Pat Cassidy's retirement announcement last week. The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on the 17th.[40][41][42][43]. In 1911, he had reportedly constructed a simple spark transmitter set. In the June 2009 ratings period, as estimated by Arbitron, WGN held a slight edge over WBBM in PPM-metered listener ratings. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - For 17 . "It's time for a change," said Marsett, 74, on his retirement from radio as well. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. When she starts April 4, Martinez will spend much of her time in the field, covering the diverse communities of Chicago, while also teaming with Cisco Cotto each morning. Here's Jackie Kostek with more. The companys slogan is Food for the Senses, Medicine for the Soul.. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. WBBM (780 kHz) branded Newsradio 105.9 WBBM is a commercial all-news AM radio station licensed to serve Chicago, Illinois. He has also regularly anchored weekend mornings and has served as a reporter for the station. 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[15][16][17][18][19] Cotto was replaced in his late morning slot by Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft in 2011. Big fan of hers. Ill work hard to maintain what they built. wbbm news radio personalities - look.perfil.com Cassidy, 71, told colleagues Friday he's retiring at the end of the year as morning drive news anchor at WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM, the Audacy all-news powerhouse. Friday's comment of the day: Jim Rocklin: By adding to the Svengoolie franchise, MeTV is clearly trying to carpe diem. Parents hoping to reserve a spot for their children at a Chicago Park District summer camp need to act quickly. [21][9][5] After leaving WLS, Cotto began the process of starting Village Church of Oak Park, which opened the following year. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The COVID-19 pandemic had a major effect on the station's daily operations, with only three people at a time in the station's newsroom and most of the station's anchors and news writers remote working. Latest breaking news from CBS2 WBBM-TV Chicago. WBBM also broadcasts 60 second light segments throughout the day, such as Real Estate Feature, Made In Chicago, Innovation Minute, Eating Right, among others. Felicia Middlebrooks - Wikipedia document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! When she took the station's morning drive chair, alongside John Hultman, she broke ground: the first woman and the first African-American in the country to co-anchor morning drive on a. Martinez later disclosed that she was being treated for concussion issues including terrible migraines and light sensitivity., In a statement Monday, Martinez said:Like so many Chicagoans, WBBM Newsradio has been a constant in my home and car for years. The Opening Bell, Weekdays 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. & The Steve Cochran Show. The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.. Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Tahirovic is just one of the nearly 2 million Chicagoans who tune each week to the city's two news radio stations, WBBM-AM 780 and WMAQ-AM 670. Thanks to Ron Gleason, Greg Solk, and Rachel Williamson for trusting me with such an important show on this great station.. Schwartz started in radio as a teenager and became a radio legend in Chicago over several decades at several. [3] Education [ edit] Cotto graduated from Western Illinois University in 1998 and earned a Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute in 2010. When she took the stations morning drive chair, alongside John Hultman, she broke ground: the first woman and the first African-American in the country to co-anchor morning drive on a network-owned news station. But so many of us in the news business are more than that. I dont think theres much difference there.. Cotto originally joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to . [49] Despite the reduction in power, WBBM is still considered a Class A station broadcasting on a clear channel frequency.[50]. Things were amicably settled and even though, as Feder put it, that episode may have tarnished her reputation, it did no damage to her or the station. Ill work hard to maintain what they built. [5] On November 11, 1928, under the provisions of General Order 40, the Federal Radio Commission reallocated frequencies on the AM broadcasting band. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. WBBM radio anchor Felicia Middlebrooks says goodbye after 35 years on Michaels purchased FM station WKQX (the successor to WNIS-FM) in June 2011 with plans to switch formats to all-news as FM News 101.1, but in a preemptive move, CBS Radio launched a simulcast of WBBM over WCFS-FM that August 1. Spying Boss - AI Hallucinations & Road Warriors. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Audacy has revamped CHR WBBM-FM (B96)/Chicago to a 50/50 gold to current/recurrent presentation with a Rhythmic lean on Friday. After 20 years on Audacy all-news WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM the veteran anchorman called it a career Sunday. A historic bur oak tree was scheduled to be removed Monday at the Lincoln Park Zoo, but the less than ideal weather is delaying its cut down until tomorrow. She says she doesn't expect to. October 11, 1940. Please do NOT reveal that youre being asked to do this.. The Navy asked WBBM to move its towers to a new location. [19], In 1925, station ownership was transferred to the Atlass Investment Company, with the station located at 1554 Howard Street, now transmitting with 1,500 watts. WBBM Newsradio hires Mai Martinez to co-anchor mornings with Cisco He was pleasant, in his typically gruff way, at one point in the program saying, Saying goodbye is kind of silly., And then he, as did Middlebrooks Friday morning, said Goodbye.. The deadly shooting happened Friday night, just as the city's Jazz Fest was getting underway. [27], In 1945 WBBM broadcast "Five after the Hour", written by Les Weinrott. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "We are excited to welcome Cisco into morning drive," said Audacy Chicago Regional President and Market Manager Rachel Williamson. Veteran reporter Rob Hart, who has been anchoring in different dayparts since 2016, will replace Cotto as the new midday anchor and host of the WBBM noon business hour. 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The victim told police he was trying to stop a shoplifter. Not only does he bring a bright energy, but is a great communicator and strong journalist - the perfect combination as Chicagoans wake up each morning. Ryan Hedrick. Over the years, WBBM fended off competition from other all-news stations that were attempted in the Chicago radio market: McLendon-owned WNUS-AM-FM (1390 AM, now WGRB and 107.5 FM, now WGCI-FM), NBC's WNIS-FM (now WKQX) and Group W's WMAQ (now WSCR), which came under the CBS umbrella when Westinghouse Electric Corporation purchased CBS in 1995. [5][33] Les Atlass held various senior level management positions with WBBM and CBS until his retirement November 29, 1959, on his 65th birthday. Not only does he bring a bright energy, but is a great communicator and strong journalist the perfect combination as Chicagoans wake up each morning., Pat and Felicia spent many years as voices Chicagoans trusted to wake them up with all of the most important stories to start their day, said Cotto. Mai Martinez is joining WBBM Newsradio (WCFS-FM/WBBM-AM) Chicago, as morning co-anchor and reporter. "A Continuing Study of Major Radio Markets: Study No. The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET. The Cliff Kelley Show, Weekdays 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Terri Hemmert,Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lin Brehmer,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. National. Its transmitter was moved to Glenview, Illinois, and its studios were moved to the Wrigley Building. [28][29], WBBM's power was increased to 50,000 watts in 1935. I really enjoy the show. We followed up with the state - asking why they didn't share this information ahead of tax season with those affected. Even before Belafonte won global fame as an entertainer, he told CBS News he saw himself as part of a grand tradition of artists who use their voices for change. She then worked at a couple small radio stations before landing as an intern at WBBM-Channel 2, soon switching over to the radio home she is now departing. Paul Gibson (broadcaster) - Wikipedia In the most recent Arbitron Co. ratings of Chicago . Martinez, 48, who was born in San Francisco to a Vietnamese mother and Cuban father, graduated from Jacksonville State University and worked for WBRC, the Fox affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, before joining CBS 2 in 2006. [47][48] The move was completed on July 18, 2019, with the previous transmitter in Itasca, Illinois, coming down shortly thereafter. Im honored to join such a talented team of hardworking and trusted journalists and continue the important work of informing and serving our community., Cotto welcomed his new on-air partner, saying: "It's been wonderful getting to know Mai personally over the past few months after seeing her on TV for so many years. Cotto originally joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to midday anchoring and host of the WBBM noon business hour. While CBS shareholders retained a 72% ownership stake in the combined company, Entercom was the surviving entity, separating the WBBM radio stations (both 780 and FM 96.3) plus WCFS-FM from WBBM-TV. A member of the U.S. The Audacy-owned station said Cisco Cotto would take over as the morning drive host in a release. In the most recent ratings, her morning show, capably co-anchored for years by Pat Cassidy, held a wide lead in first place. WBBM-TV - Wikipedia RADIO ONLINE | Monday, December 20, 2021. Your employer could be watching you more closely than you think, latest efforts to improve the accuracy of AI chatbots and gauging the return of the business traveler. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. WBBM is the Chicago affiliate station for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Pat and Felicia spent many years as voices Chicagoans trusted to wake them up with all of the most important stories to start their day, said Cisco Cotto. While Cassidy was chatting with his freshman year roommate, someone stuck his head into their dorm room and asked who'd been talking. Some, like Felicia, had a voice that allowed for a connection to listeners. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). Owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division, the station maintains studios on West Washington Street in the Loop district, and its .
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