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Douglas's Personal Achievement Radio, Inc. for $ 7.5 million. On April 7, 1997, it began airing a motivational talk format as "Personal Achievement Radio", and its call sign was changed to WYPA. Its programming was presented in short segments, less than
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In 1940, Voliva filed suit against WCBD, alleging that the station's insistence that he provide scripts of speeches violated the terms of his contract, which allowed him to speak on the station without censorship. Dyer stated that the requirement was necessary because Voliva had violated his promise
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and Dick Kay. On April 29, 2010, WCPT began broadcasting 24 hours a day, although it reduces power to 1,500 watts after sunset so not to interfere with WBAP in Fort Worth. On June 2, 2014, WCPT-FM and WCPQ broke away from the simulcast, and 92.5 in DeKalb took the WCPT-FM call sign. In 2016, WCPT's
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operation, and aired religious, ethnic, and music programming. On April 2, 1937, the station's transmitter and the
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church's Shiloh Tabernacle were destroyed in a fire set by a teenager who believed Voliva had swindled his father. Its transmitter site was relocated to
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format. However, its ratings dropped considerably after it abandoned the beautiful music format, and in August 1978 it returned to the beautiful music format it had long aired. In 1979, the station's license was assigned to
Century Chicago Broadcasting, a partnership of Century Broadcasting
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that reflected Voliva's viewpoints, along with vocal and instrumental music. The station originally ran at 500 watts. On
February 2, 1925, its power was increased to 5,000 watts. From April 1924 until November 11, 1928, WCBD shared time on its frequency with
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were heard on WAIT in the 1950s. In the mid-1950s, WAIT published a chart of the top 20 popular songs in
Chicago. Reed Farrell and Lloyd 'Spider' Webb were DJs on the station during this period. In 1957, the station's studios were moved to the
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format in early 1963, which it continued to air through the 1970s. It was branded "The World's Most
Beautiful Music" and used the slogan "try a little tenderness". Personalities heard on WAIT during this era included Ken Alexander,
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to WYPA, and the station adopted a sports format. On March 26, 2001, One-on-One Sports' name was changed to
Sporting News Radio, and the station's call sign was changed to WCSN. Personalities heard on the station included
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music. In 1989, it shifted back to a soft AC format, playing more vocals and fewer instrumentals. On
November 16, 1990, the station's call sign was changed to WPNT, and it briefly aired a
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January 1991, the station was taken off the air, as its owner disposed of its transmitter site in Elmhurst, Illinois.
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Catholic network. On December 1, 2003, it began leasing the entire day. On May 3, 2005, the station's call letters were changed back to WAIT when Newsweb's
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to add nighttime operations at 1,000 watts. The permit was granted in 1981, and it began nighttime operations by 1982. In 1981, the station started carrying
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daytime power was increased to 5,800 watts, and its daytime transmitter was moved to Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. In 2018, WCPT-FM was sold to
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was changed from Chicago to Willow Springs. In October 2007, Relevant Radio moved to WNTD, though it continued to simulcast on WAIT until November 25.
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In late 1991, the station was sold to Diamond Broadcasting. At 7:15 a.m. on January 2, 1992, it returned to the air from a new site in Chicago's
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joined WCPT as morning drive host on June 3, 2019. On November 18, 2021, the station launched an associated digital newsroom, Heartland Signal.
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in the 1993–1994 season, but their status as a daytimer limited the number of games they could air. Night games instead aired on 92.7
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On June 23, 1923, the station signed on using the call sign WCBD, broadcasting at 870 kHz. The station was located in
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format as "Cozy" WCZE. Gary Parks hosted morning drive, while the rest of its programming was delivered by satellite from
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In mid-1999, the station was purchased by Catholic Family Radio for $ 10.5 million, and on June 9 it began airing a
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program. Daylie remained on the station until 1956, when he began hosting a nighttime show on 670
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Douglass, Elmer. "Ether Affords a Variety of Good Things: Elmer Praises WBCN and Zion Stations",
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Corporation and the station's previous owners. In 1980, it applied to the FCC for a
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joined WCPT, hosting Saturday mornings. On May 19, 2008, WCPT began airing
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2324:. "'Zoned' news bits - Ch. 5 to add daily cable cut-ins for suburbs",
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Chicago Liberal Talker to Shift FM Signals to Brokered Polish
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Knight, Bill. "Broadcaster AM 820 broadens range of voices",
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neighborhood, though without nighttime operations. It became
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Catholic Radio CEO Keeps The Faith About Family Programming
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Nidetz, Steve. "WSCR finally gets to play all night long",
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2178:. "'Night owl' Schwartz flaps over split in shift at WGN",
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Douglass, Elmer. "Slain Coppers' Wives to Get Radio Fund",
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representing the conservative viewpoint, and moderated by
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3251:. "Should politicians help journalists fight battles?",
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Deeb, Gary. "'60 Minutes' has new cousin: 'Who's Who'",
498:. Owned by Heartland Signal LLC, the station serves the
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Radio Unica hits Metroplex with Spanish all-talk format
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Demand for Ditka May Bring Saints to Chicago - On Radio
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2048:. "WJJD vs. WAIT: Sounds of war have a big band beat",
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Alridge, Ron. "'Saturday Night' in its death throes?",
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3760:. "WCPT 820-AM rolls out new weekday evening lineup",
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EMF Closes on Acquisition of WCPT/DeKalb IL for $ 1.6M
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Lazare, Lewis. "'The Great Debate' set for Thursday",
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Santita Jackson new Morning Drive host On WCPT 820-AM
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Attention-shy Democratic donor Fred Eychaner opens up
3269:. "Who'll sweep the market in May? Just stay tuned",
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628:began his radio career on WAIT in 1948, hosting a
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3746:Joan Esposito Gets Afternoon Slot At WCPT/Chicago
3287:. "Catholic network puts faith in radio market",
2880:. "3 radio stations find new spots on the dial",
2868:. July 6, 1998. p. 48. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
2860:Z-Spanish merging with Achievement Radio Holdings
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2109:. July 4, 1983. p. 101. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
1984:. "Satellites programmed for 'local' listening",
1666:. July 2, 1962. p. 44. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
1629:. February 2, 1957. p. 14. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
1463:. May 25, 1959. p. 79. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
1423:. April 5, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
858:, as well as locally produced segments featuring
3735:. November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
2121:. "On the radio: Hellyer shoots for old stars",
2081:
2079:
1782:: 1967. pp. 56-57. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
1580:, WAIT. October 13, 1956. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
1435:"Suit to Enjoin Radio Station Filed by Voliva",
1372:"Chicago Italian Groups Stir Up War Sentiment",
510:, while its nighttime transmitter is located in
3233:. "Channel 2's weather adds too much hot air",
3052:. February 25, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2913:
2911:
2905:. February 24, 1999. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2477:
2475:
1841:WAIT Radio v. Federal Communications Commission
1571:
1569:
1514:. February 12, 1989. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
1281:
1279:
1277:
1275:
1273:
1271:
1269:
1267:
1035:, and in January 2010 the station began airing
3496:. "Liberal talker forms post-Franken ticket",
3421:. November 2, 2007. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
3399:. October 24, 2007. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
3315:. November 8, 2007. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
3027:. "WBEE-AM will toast 45 years with concert",
2807:. "Soap opera channel to get trial run here",
2534:
2532:
2021:, 1983. p. B-70. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
1962:
1960:
1357:Wolters, Larry. "News of the Radio Stations",
1265:
1263:
1261:
1259:
1257:
1255:
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1251:
1249:
1247:
1241:. June 1986. p. 31-34. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
602:North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement
5446:
3900:
3865:Facility details for Facility ID 16849 (WCPT)
3673:"WCPT 820 AM Now Broadcasts 24 Hours a Day!!"
3597:. January 26, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
3544:. October 17, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
3532:
3530:
3524:. October 18, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
3303:
3301:
3299:
3114:"One-on-One sports talk goes to WYPA March 1"
3001:
2999:
2658:
2656:
2489:. January 3, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2157:. "Nordstrand's Power at WFMT Takes a Dive",
742:On April 7, 1986, the station began airing a
8:
3612:. October 23, 2008. Section L & E. p. 5.
3538:Chicago AM launches Progressive Talk network
3332:'Air America' return may not be a good thing
3163:
3161:
3159:
3147:. "Fox drops Murciano as noon news anchor",
2393:. "'The Score' debuts with Shaer 'energy'",
2198:Radio`s Satellite Networks Beam With Success
2171:
2169:
1693:"Station WAIT Sold to Group for a Million",
1342:"Radio Chiefs Defend Recent Reallocations",
889:, though it continued to simulcast on WYPA.
703:format. In October 1977, WAIT switched to a
28:
3662:. April 30, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
2942:. June 27, 1999. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2708:. April 4, 1997. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2206:. July 17, 1986. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2192:
2190:
1820:
1818:
1327:"3 Cities Open Powerful New Transmitters",
5453:
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4297:
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3857:
3705:. May 5, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
2976:. May 18, 2000. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2448:"Sports talk station will kick off Jan. 2"
2438:
2436:
2291:"To make its 'Point,' 'XEZ will disappear"
1766:Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third Series
1674:
1672:
1557:"Station WAIT Slates 'Gold' Radio Shows",
1495:. May 29, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
1472:"Church Radio Station WCBD sold to WAIT",
1449:
1447:
699:In autumn 1976, the station shifted to an
567:In 1934, WCBD's studios were moved to the
470:
34:
27:
3785:. May 30, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
3359:. May 1, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
3340:. May 2, 2005. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2897:One-On-One Sports Soon Zero For One On AM
2766:
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1165:
1163:
543:beliefs. WCBD was non-commercial, airing
3323:
3321:
2849:. June 1, 1998. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
1882:Deeb, Gary. "Miller tops list at WAIT",
1681:A Brief History of Beautiful Music Radio
928:WCPT's studio building and daytime tower
923:
535:, who was the "General Overseer" of the
2780:. March 9, 1998. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
2719:Westinghouse/Infinity make Dallas Trust
2411:, fcc.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
2358:New All-Sports AM Set for Chicago Debut
2014:Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983
1888:. September 19, 1977. Section 3, p. 12.
1830:. November 21, 1972. Section 1A, p. 13.
1647:, 1966. p. B-46. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
1431:
1429:
1122:
988:causes. Later that year, the station's
3795:Schneider, Elena (November 18, 2021).
3595:Radio & Television Business Report
3542:Radio & Television Business Report
3015:. May 27, 2000. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
2668:"New station joins Chicago radio dial"
2638:. September 13, 1996. Section 4, p. 7.
2559:. December 27, 1993. Section 3, p. 13.
2544:. November 11, 1993. Section 4, p. 11.
2127:. February 16, 1984. Section 5, p. 13.
1918:An American Radio Trilogy 1975 to 2004
1873:. November 29, 1976. Section 2, p. 10.
1858:. November 17, 1976. Section 2, p. 14.
1843:", Open Jurist. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
1824:"WAIT Loses Bid on Night Broadcasts",
1150:
1148:
1109:In 2024, Newsweb transferred WCPT and
936:for $ 10.5 million. On March 1, 2001,
719:In October 1982, WAIT began airing an
684:. In 1967, the station applied to the
3823:"Heartland Signal Acquires WCPT/WSBC"
3516:'Nine FM' consolidates -- who's left?
3469:, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
3170:, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2648:Public Notice Comment – BP-19930505AA
2604:. November 17, 1994. Section 4, p. 5.
2589:. February 22, 1994. Section 4, p. 5.
2036:. October 18, 1982. Section 2, p. 12.
1903:. January 12, 1978. Section 2, p. 10.
1797:. January 29, 1972. Section 1, p. 11.
1288:, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
1203:United States Government Print Office
1187:
1185:
1183:
1181:
1179:
1157:, fcc.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
932:In early 2001, WYPA was purchased by
7:
3621:Golding, Shenequa A. "Off the air",
3063:"Chicago Media Headlines - February"
2526:. p. 224. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
2504:. January 28, 1993. Section 4, p. 1.
2065:'Great Hits' Readied for Syndication
1417:Youth Confesses to Firing Tabernacle
1233:WCBD, The 'Flat Earth' Radio Station
3069:. February 26, 2001. Archived from
2139:. "WOPA to change format as WBMX",
1935:. August 22, 1978. Section 2, p. 8.
1812:. June 20, 1965. Section 10, p. 12.
1714:. February 10, 1963. Part 8, Radio.
1589:Schickle, Steve. "The Disk Derby",
1540:Our Respects to Robert Oscar Miller
833:. In 1995, the station was sold to
820:Illinois Fighting Illini basketball
696:, which upheld the FCC's decision.
537:Christian Catholic Apostolic Church
5839:Radio stations established in 1923
5373:List of radio stations in Illinois
3821:Venta, Lance (February 12, 2024).
2970:Investor May Rescue Catholic Radio
1990:. August 9, 1982. Section 2, p. 1.
1595:. October 13, 1956. Part 1, p. 18.
1563:. July 25, 1954. Part 3, Radio TV.
1529:. January 16, 1956. Part 3, p. 12.
1131:"Facility Technical Data for WCPT"
255:"We're Chicago's Progressive Talk"
14:
2650:, fcc.gov. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
2538:Conklin, Mike. "Odds & Ins",
2001:WAIT AM 82 - 'Nice 'N Easy Music'
1972:. July 29, 1981. Section 4, p. 1.
1333:. February 2, 1925. Part 8, p. 9.
1139:Federal Communications Commission
686:Federal Communications Commission
2574:. July 7, 1994. Section 4, p. 5.
2145:. June 4, 1984. Section 5, p. 5.
1610:. March 15, 1957. Part 1, p. 16.
995:
5824:1923 establishments in Illinois
5464:radio stations in the state of
5420:Audio from channel 6 TV station
3871:Licensing and Management System
1699:. June 29, 1962. Part 3, p. 19.
1135:Licensing and Management System
3309:WCPT/Chicago To Move To 820 AM
2054:. February 20, 1984. pp. 1, 3.
1068:. On March 19, 2009, WCPT and
714:Northwestern Wildcats football
1:
4435:by frequency & subchannel
2615:First- Quarter Trading Up 26%
1478:. May 22, 1959. Part 2, p. 4.
1113:to Heartland Signal for $ 1.
944:) moved its programming from
3203:. November 11, 2001. p. 130.
2919:Format Changes & Updates
2824:Format Changes & Updates
2795:. September 11, 1997. p. 39.
2524:University of Nebraska Press
1708:"More Music on WAIT Radio",
1604:Lyon, Herb. "Tower Ticker",
1523:Lyon, Herb. "Tower Ticker",
1318:. September 25, 1925. p. 30.
1198:Commission on Communications
1091:Christian contemporary music
1083:Educational Media Foundation
984:, is a significant donor to
896:talk format. Hosts included
3627:. November 5, 2008. p. A17.
3457:. November 27, 2007. p. 47.
3293:. November 20, 2003. p. 71.
3221:. September 5, 2002. p. 46.
2738:Station & Cable Trading
1678:O'Connor, Richard. (2009).
1363:. November 17, 1934. p. 22.
1085:and became an affiliate of
654:Coke Time with Eddie Fisher
592:, in what today is part of
426:Public license information
312:2,500 watts (auxiliary day)
5860:
5803:radio stations in Illinois
3562:. November 9, 2007. p. 63.
3502:. February 7, 2007. p. 63.
3439:. November 9, 2007. p. 63.
3239:. February 8, 2002. p. 57.
3007:The Ticker: Midwest Briefs
2381:. December 6, 1991. p. 93.
1640:1966 Broadcasting Yearbook
1348:. February 8, 1929. p. 22.
996:Chicago's Progressive Talk
506:neighborhood on Chicago's
20:
5844:Radio stations in Chicago
5732:
5300:Chicago metropolitan area
5293:
2991:Manager's Business Report
2399:. January 2, 1992. p. 39.
2330:. January 3, 1991. p. 53.
2019:Broadcasting/Cablecasting
562:Charlotte, North Carolina
500:Chicago metropolitan area
392:41.5416972°N 88.0342250°W
350:41.9814194°N 87.7722833°W
63:Chicago metropolitan area
33:
5343:Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
3377:. August 4, 2005. p. 61.
3275:. April 23, 2003. p. 73.
3153:. March 23, 2001. p. 55.
2865:Broadcasting & Cable
2743:Broadcasting & Cable
2724:Broadcasting & Cable
2717:Rathburn, Elizabeth A. "
2243:. April 18, 1988. p. 33.
2106:Broadcasting & Cable
1914:Chicago: 12+ Metro Share
1752:Chicago Tribune Magazine
1545:Broadcasting/Telecasting
1421:Cumberland Evening Times
583:in Chicago. It became a
539:, and was known for his
496:Willow Springs, Illinois
47:Willow Springs, Illinois
3257:. July 24, 2002. p. 67.
2846:Dallas Business Journal
2254:Chicagoland Radio Waves
2184:. April 8, 1986. p. 50.
1775:The Library of Congress
1489:Holmes 'Daddy-O' Daylie
1441:. August 7, 1940. p. 7.
1303:. June 16, 1925. p. 10.
1038:The Norman Goldman Show
790:"The Score," the first
748:Transtar Radio Networks
744:soft adult contemporary
581:Guyon Paradise Ballroom
397:41.5416972; -88.0342250
355:41.9814194; -87.7722833
324:Transmitter coordinates
172:; 101 years ago
5834:Progressive talk radio
5409:Clear-channel stations
5298:Radio stations in the
3881:'s AM station database
3675:. WCPT. Archived from
3580:. May 16, 2008. p. 49.
3313:All Access Music Group
3185:. May 25, 2001. p. 96.
3033:. May 30, 2000. p. 37.
2886:. May 14, 1999. p. 57.
2813:. June 9, 1998. p. 37.
2268:WXEZ Moving To Soft AC
1378:. July 13, 1935. p. 5.
1286:History Cards for WCPT
1238:Popular Communications
1155:AM Query Results: WCPT
1032:The Rachel Maddow Show
970:Starboard Broadcasting
929:
837:(Group W), along with
779:
101:Progressive talk radio
5654:WMAY-FM – Taylorville
5544:WCPT – Willow Springs
5380:Mass media in Chicago
3112:(February 22, 2001).
2756:Consent to Assignment
2446:(December 24, 1991).
2409:Public Notice Comment
2289:(November 15, 1990).
1023:Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
927:
777:
694:D.C. Court of Appeals
666:Steuben Club Building
545:religious programming
260:Technical information
5514:WBBA-FM – Pittsfield
5339:Other nearby regions
5310:Aurora/Elgin/Wheaton
3782:The Chicago Crusader
3766:. February 27, 2019.
3097:The M Street Journal
2957:The M Street Journal
2923:The M Street Journal
2828:The M-Street Journal
2345:The M Street Journal
1621:Round the Wax Circle
1191:Hearings Before the
883:Isabel Gómez-Bassols
868:brokered programming
688:for a waiver of its
645:Wayne King Orchestra
236:1080 kHz (1928–1941)
141:Heartland Signal LLC
5659:WMIX – Mount Vernon
5609:WJIL - Jacksonville
5487:WCFS – Elmwood Park
5320:Joliet/Morris/Crete
5270:WORD/WCHI (1490 AM)
3484:. December 7, 2007.
3126:on October 31, 2013
2698:Hirsley, Michael. "
2680:on February 7, 2018
2620:Radio & Records
2427:Radio & Records
2273:Radio & Records
2222:Radio & Records
2087:Chicago Radio Guide
1099:The Rick Ungar Show
1025:On March 29, 2008,
934:Newsweb Corporation
710:construction permit
533:Wilbur Glenn Voliva
531:, and was owned by
387: /
345: /
315:1,500 watts (night)
266:Licensing authority
233:870 kHz (1923–1928)
30:
5741:adult contemporary
5694:WTAX – Springfield
5604:WJBM – Jerseyville
5599:WJBC – Bloomington
4412:NOAA Weather Radio
3915:Radio stations in
3349:Harris, Melissa. "
3215:. "Kup's Column",
2839:Sayewitz, Ronni. "
1912:Duncan, James H. "
1725:Stations By Format
1577:WAIT Platter Pulse
1493:The History Makers
930:
816:New Orleans Saints
792:all-sports station
780:
730:weekday evenings.
701:adult contemporary
594:Elmhurst, Illinois
573:Waukegan, Illinois
487:) is a commercial
226:Former frequencies
170:June 23, 1923
5811:
5810:
5709:WTIM – Assumption
5699:WTAX-FM - Sherman
5529:WCIL – Carbondale
5428:
5427:
5330:Northwest Indiana
5285:WWHN-FM (88.9 FM)
5255:WGHC-LP (98.3 FM)
4406:
4405:
3642:. March 16, 2009.
3639:Chicago Sun-Times
3577:Chicago Sun-Times
3559:Chicago Sun-Times
3499:Chicago Sun-Times
3481:Pekin Daily Times
3467:Call Sign History
3454:Chicago Sun-Times
3436:Chicago Sun-Times
3418:Chicago Sun-Times
3396:Chicago Sun-Times
3391:Split Personality
3374:Chicago Sun-Times
3290:Chicago Sun-Times
3272:Chicago Sun-Times
3254:Chicago Sun-Times
3236:Chicago Sun-Times
3218:Chicago Sun-Times
3200:Chicago Sun-Times
3182:Chicago Sun-Times
3168:Call Sign History
3150:Chicago Sun-Times
3119:Chicago Sun-Times
3044:Hallelujah Chorus
3030:Chicago Sun-Times
2883:Chicago Sun-Times
2810:Chicago Sun-Times
2792:Chicago Sun-Times
2673:Chicago Sun-Times
2666:(April 8, 1997).
2453:Chicago Sun-Times
2396:Chicago Sun-Times
2378:Chicago Sun-Times
2327:Chicago Sun-Times
2296:Chicago Sun-Times
2240:Chicago Sun-Times
2181:Chicago Sun-Times
2163:. August 1, 1985.
1946:Ownership Changes
1050:Arlington Heights
938:One on One Sports
920:Newsweb ownership
660:The Hour of Charm
478:
477:
186:Former call signs
5851:
5719:WZOE – Princeton
5574:WGIL – Galesburg
5564:WFIW – Fairfield
5559:WDWS – Champaign
5549:WCRA – Effingham
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986:Democratic Party
831:Lemont, Illinois
728:'s Radio Theatre
590:Addison Township
577:Italian language
489:progressive talk
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214:WCSN (2001–2005)
211:WYPA (1997–2001)
208:WSCR (1992–1997)
205:WPNT (1990–1992)
202:WXEZ (1988–1990)
199:WCZE (1986–1988)
196:WAIT (1941–1986)
193:WCBD (1923–1941)
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5704:WTAY - Robinson
5679:WSDR – Sterling
5669:WROK – Rockford
5644:WLMD - Bushnell
5634:WKYX – Golconda
5624:WKAN – Kankakee
5554:WDAN – Danville
5534:WCGO – Evanston
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3679:on May 30, 2010
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