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August 2, 2021
Audacy Chicago Is Looking For Brand Manager For WXRT
With GREG SOLK’S promotion to VP/Programming and Operations for AUDACY CHICAGO [NET NEWS 7/28], his Brand Mgr. slot for Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO is now open and the search for a replacement has begun! AUDACY CHICAGO said the new Brand Mgr. will … more »
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June 16, 2021
A Celebration Of Life Is Planned For Former WXRT/Chicago MD John Farneda
Plans have been finalized for A Celebration Of Life for longtime AUDACY Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO MD JOHN FARNEDA, who passed away earlier this year. The event will take place SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 2nd at THE GMAN TAVERN (3740 N Clark Street), which … more »
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March 10, 2021
WXRT/Chicago Veteran John Farneda Succumbs To Cancer
After a year-long battle with pancreatic and liver cancer, ENTERCOM Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO longtime MD JOHN FARNEDA died TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 9th. FARNEDA had also dealt with MS for many years. He died with his mother ROSE, brother LARRY and spouse FANIE … more »
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August 7, 2020
SummitFest 2020 Industry Awards Announced
On THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, the 2020 JACK BARTON ENTERTAINMENT SUMMITFEST industry award winners were announced during the virtual second evening. The winners are: Radio: * MD of the Year: Non-Comm - MARGOT CHOBANIAN (KJAC/DENVER-FT. COLLINS) * MD of the … more »
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January 29, 2020
Jason Thomas Joins KVOQ (Indie 102.3)/Denver For Afternoon Drive
COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Triple A KVOQ (INDIE 102.3)/DENVER has announced that music industry professional and radio veteran JASON THOMAS will become the station’s 3-7p on-air host starting on FEBRUARY 5th. He replaces former APD JESSI WHITTEN, who … more »
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January 3, 2020
Mary Dixon Joins WBEZ/Chicago As Morning Anchor, 'Morning Edition' Local Host
Former ENTERCOM Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO morning news anchor MARY DIXON has joined crosstown CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA News-Talk WBEZ as news anchor and local host of NPR's "MORNING EDITION," reports the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. DIXON will replace LISA … more »
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November 6, 2019
WXRT/Chicago Reveals Holiday Concerts Plans
ENTERCOM Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO has several holiday concerts lined up: XRT's ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERTS FOR THE KIDS series throughout NOVEMBER and DECEMBER as well as three 93XRT’S HOLIDAY JAM CONCERTS at the VIC THEATRE DECEMBER 6th -8th. … more »
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August 26, 2019
Lin Brehmer To Celebrate 35th Years At WXRT/Chicago
ENTERCOM Triple A WXRT (93XRT)/CHICAGO and SPRINT have announced LIN BREHMER’s 35th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION with a free concert OCTOBER 16th at JOE'S on WEED STREET with a performance by LOS LOBOS. … more »
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July 31, 2019
WXRT/Chicago To Broadcast Live From Lollapalloza 2019
ENTERCOM Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO will again broadcast live from LOLLAPALOOZA taking place at GRANT PARK on THURSDAY, AUGUST 1st through SUNDAY AUGUST 4th. The festival features four days of music, eight stages, and more than 170 performances … more »
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July 2, 2019
New WXRT/Chicago Lineup Announced In The Wake Of Terri Hemmert’s Exit From Middays
As reported recently (NET NEWS, 6/24), ENTERCOM Triple A WXRT/CHICAGO on-air host TERRI HEMMERT is stepping back to part-time status at the station with JULY 9th being last day at the midday mic. OM/PD GREG SOLK has now announced the new lineup: … more »