What has happened to WGN Radio?
In 2018, WGN became the flagship station for the Chicago White Sox for two seasons. WLS 890 AM had the contract to carry the White Sox. On September 1, 2020, WGN Radio dropped ABC News Radio in favor of being an “audio news hub” for the co-owned NewsNation TV channel.
Where is Steve Cochran now?
Steve Cochran (born March 14, 1961) is an American radio broadcaster. He hosted the morning show at WGN in Chicago from 2013 to December 2019. He previously worked at WGN from 2000 to 2010. He now hosts the podcast “Live from my Office,” sponsored by Team Hochberg.
What happened Bob Sirrot?
He is the morning host at WGN-AM in Chicago. He is also a former television news anchor, most recently working in that role at Chicago’s WFLD.
Is WGN changing format?
Conversion to cable news channel (AT TV had already carried the channel since October 2019). On January 25, 2021, Nexstar Media Group announced it would relaunch WGN America under the NewsNation brand on March 1, cutting all ties with the WGN brand after forty-three years.
How old is Roeconn?
57 years (June 6, 1964)
Roe Conn/Age
What happened to Wendy Snyder and Bill Leff?
Ending their 15-month run as a podcasting team, Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder will record their final episode Monday. Since February 2020 the longtime Chicago radio duo have been co-hosting “The Bill and Wendy Show” for Cumulus Media, parent company of news/talk WLS 890-AM.
Who is Steve Cochran married to?
Jonna Jensenm. 1961–1965
Fay McKenziem. 1946–1948Florence Lockwoodm.?–1946
Steve Cochran/Spouse
What nationality is Bob sirott?
American
Bob Sirott/Nationality
What radio station is Lisa Dent on?
WGN Radio AM 720
Lisa Dent – Radio Personality – WGN Radio AM 720 | LinkedIn.
Why did WGN drop the Cubs?
On November 5, 2013, the Cubs exercised an option to opt out of their television contract with WGN-TV – which was originally set to end in 2022 – following the 2014 season, with the intent of seeking a higher-value deal for the next five-year contractual period.
Who owns NewsNation now?
Nexstar Media Group
Tribune MediaTribune Broadcasting
NewsNation/Parent organizations
Formerly known as WGN America, the network is owned and operated by Nexstar Inc. The network draws on the local market, regional and national expertise of Nexstar’s 5,400 local journalists in 110 local newsrooms across the country.
Is Roe Kahn married?
Barbara Connm.?–2014
Roe Conn/Spouse
What kind of music is on WGN Radio?
A day earlier, iHeartMedia pulled the plug on Big 95.5 and its country format, replacing it with a Mainstream Rock format. These recent moves at WGN Radio is a continuing makeover of the storied news/talk outlet, once home to Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, and Spike O’Dell.
Who is filling in for Steve Bertrand on WGN Radio?
After football (approximately 3:30pm): Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg 4pm: Chicago’s Afternoon News with Jon Hansen filling in for Steve Bertrand 4pm: Chicago’s Afternoon News with Jon Hansen filling in for Steve Bertrand
Who are the hosts of the WGN afternoon news show?
Also out is longtime WGN personality Nick Diglio, a 35-year veteran of the station. He was upped to evening host last spring to replace Justin Kaufmann, who has since returned to WBEZ-FM. In place of Conn’s afternoon show, is a new program called Chicago’s Afternoon News hosted by longtime station anchor Steve Bertrand.
Who are the hosts of the Lutheran Hour on WGN Radio?
The Lutheran Hour 6:30 – 7 a.m.: This Week in Wealth with with Tom Fortino and Ilyce Glink 7 – 9 a.m.: The Sinatra Hours with Dave Plier