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January 22, 2010
Shomper Exits PD Post At WLS-A
CITADEL Talk WLS-A/CHICAGO PD BOB SHOMPER has exited the station, reports VOCALO.ORG's ROBERT FEDER. SHOMPER, who joined WLS from crosstown TRIBUNE Talk WGN-A and previously worked for several years at CITADEL sister Talk WBAP-A/DALLAS in DECEMBER 2008, … more »
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October 27, 2009
WLS Unveils iPhone App
CITADEL Talk WLS-A/CHICAGO gets its very own iPhone application using AIRKAST's platform. The app was added to the iTUNES STORE this week. "We are thrilled to bring THE BIG 89 to the iPhone user," said PD BOB SHOMPER. "By adding this … more »
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October 1, 2009
Big 89 Coverage Of The Big Bid
FRIDAY will be a big day in CHICAGO, as the fate of the city’s bid to host the 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES will be determined. CITADEL News/Talk WLS-A (THE BIG 89) will provide all-day coverage. WLS’ coverage begins with CHICAGO’s presentation … more »
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July 16, 2009
Blago's Back On WLS
If you've been wondering what former ILLINOIS Governor ROD BLAGOJEVICH has been up to since his indictment, you can ask him yourself when he guest-hosts a two-hour show the next two SUNDAYS on CITADEL Talk WLS-A/CHICAGO. BLAGOJEVICH will host noon-2p CT … more »
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July 2, 2009
WLS Special Celebrates 20 Years Of Talk
CITADEL Talk WLS-A/CHICAGO is celebrating its 20th anniversary of its flip to Talk with a two-hour special this weekend, "THE BIG HOSTS OF THE BIG 89." The special, airing FRIDAY (7/3) 9-11a CT with a replay on SUNDAY (7/5) noon-2p, will be … more »
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March 24, 2009
Blago Fills In On WLS
Former ILLINOIS Governor ROD BLAGOJEVICH will fill in for DON WADE AND ROMA at CITADEL Talk WLS-A/CHICAGO WEDNESDAY morning 7-9a CT. The politician has been on the show at least three times since the scandal involving his alleged attempt to … more »
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January 22, 2009
WLS To Blago: Quit And We'll GIve You A Show
Embattled and impeached, ILLINOIS Gov. ROD BLAGOJEVICH has steadfastly refused to resign his position. But CITADEL Talk WLS-A/CHICAGO has made BLAGOJEVICH an offer he may not want to refuse: If he quits, the station will give him a show on SUNDAYS … more »
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December 18, 2008
As Chicago Radio Turns
Just about every development in the strange and crazy world of CHICAGO radio has a backstory. And LEWIS LAZARE in THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES writes the backstory pieced together about the sudden move of PD BOB SHOMPER from TRIBUNE News/Talk WGN-A to CITADEL … more »
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December 17, 2008
Howard Stern Stlll Feuding With Kevin Metheny
HOWARD STERN dubbed him "PIG VIRUS" in his memoir "Private Parts." THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE writes new TRIBUNE News/Talk WGN-A/CHICAGO PD KEVIN METHENY will tell you, however, there are parts of his time with STERN at NEW YORK's WNBC-A in … more »
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December 15, 2008
Shomper Jumps From WGN To WLS; Metheny In At WGN
TRIBUNE Talk WGN-A/CHICAGO PD BOB SHOMPER is leaving the station to join its direct competiitor, CITADEL Talk WLS-A, as PD. Replacing SHOMPER at WGN is veteran programmer KEVIN METHENY, most recetly at CLEAR CHANNEL/CLEVELAND as … more »