He was primarily known as a lecturer, who would broadcast his opinions on multiple subjects as many as four times a day over WBBM. In #MelrosePark, Avoid the intersection of 25th and Lake Street due to a serious crash. [5][1][26][27] Cotto won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcast Association award for best newscast in 2016. [16][17][18][19][20] Cotto was replaced in his late morning slot by Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft in 2011. SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern told Morning Joes Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. 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 . The Opening Bell, Weekdays 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. & The Steve Cochran Show. Roger Badesch was listening Friday morning. WBBM Newsradio 780 AM is a leading news and talk radio station in the Chicago area. On the very last day of a mostly miserable April, Andrew Vaughn and the Chicago White Sox finally got to celebrate again. 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. [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. "Radio Pioneer Leslie Atlass Dies in Miami", North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, "FCC 316: Application for Consent to Assign Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License or to Transfer Control of Entity Holding Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License (BTCH-20100930AFL)", http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=4, "It's official: CBS to expand Newsradio brand with FM simulcast", "Removal of Restrictions on Radio Receiving Stations". Ill work hard to maintain what they built. The well-known former Chicago radio personality Eddie Schwartz has died. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. And his roots in radio go all the way back to college. That allowed Entercom to sell the Itasca transmitter site to commercial and residential land developers. WBBM-TV. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Here is the expected schedule and how to watch. Chicago's All-News. Call sign: WBBM Frequency: 780 AM City of license: Chicago, IL Format: News Owner: Audacy Area Served: Chicago Sister stations: 670 The Score , 93XRT , 104.3 Jams , US99 , B96 Contact Address: 180 N Stetson Ave #1100, Chicago, IL 60601 Cisco Cotto (born 1975) is a radio personality and pastor, serving as morning anchor on WBBM 780/ 105.9 and campus pastor at Village Bible Church in Sugar Grove, Illinois. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. . The Audacy-owned station said Cisco Cotto would take over as the morning drive host in a release. Les Atlass remained at the station, while Ralph left and purchased station WLAP, then in Louisville. That changed and caused some controversy in 2002 when a contract dispute with the station compelled her to write an email to supporters and friends, sparked when media writer Rob Feder published details of that message: Tell them you wont listen to WBBM anymore if I dont return! Subsequently taking over that role is Rob Hart, who has been with the station since 2016, heard on the business hour and in middays. In mid-February 1924, it was announced that the Frank Atlass Produce Company, the family business where Les Atlass was president, had been sold, and he was preparing to move to Chicago. This news wheel can be interrupted for breaking local or national news events that necessitate longer-form coverage. However, in early 1932 KFAB switched network affiliation from the NBC Red Network to CBS. Mayor Lightfoot appeared on CNN Monday morning, saying humanity has been lost in all of this political sparring. [26] The synchronized operation began on January 27, 1934. In May 2020 Martinez was one of more than a dozen employees whose jobs were cut in sweeping companywide layoffs at CBS. He has proven to be a true professional and teammate for the last seven years both reporting and anchoring on WBBM. Listen online to Chicago news as it happens around the clock, along with Chicago traffic, Chicago weather, Chicago sports and Chicago business. In that interview, Mayor Lightfoot says she hasn't heard from Governor Abbott after sending the letter. Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Two showmen squared off on the City Council floor, and it was a made for TV moment. One of the worst bridge collapses in U.S. history happened 150 years ago this week, Knife attack at downtown Target sends 25-year-old employee to hospital, Gun owner fires back during attempted robbery on South Side, City must rehire, pay workers fired over refusing vaccine, state board rules, The latest on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, Top epidemiologist talks his recent COVID-19 infection, says vaccine saved his life, $102,500 reward remains on 20-year anniversary of Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene's death, 8-year-old child among 5 killed in Texas after family complained about gunfire, Unforgivable: Aurora residents plead guilty to trafficking children, forcing them into labor. I look forward to continuing to be a small part of the award-winning news team on WBBM for many years to come, Cotto added. At that point, it eliminated music and switched to a news/talk format. 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. 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. . Chicago All News Station WBBM 780 AM has named a new morning host following Pat Cassidys retirement announcement last week. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. The man who lives there, Mark Perkins, was also arrested the following day after he allegedlycharged at DePetro with a lawnmowerwhile DePetro was live-streaming. / 41.87889N 87.63556W / 41.87889; -87.63556. The team's games are expected to move to either ESPN 1000 or WCHI-FM (95.5). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. WBBM also broadcasts 60 second light segments throughout the day, such as Real Estate Feature, Made In Chicago, Innovation Minute, Eating Right, among others. Videographers are responsible for producing two to three videos per week for The Chimes online. Mitchell to Head Supertalk Mississippis News Department. She was the morning-drive news anchor of WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, Illinois, along with Pat Cassidy.Their morning show was rated No. For most of the last 22 years, Cassidy hosted mornings on WBBM Newsradio. (Chris Walker / Chicago Tribune/CHICAGO TRIBUNE), She kept a low profile, her private life kept private. [4][5] He also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics and Doctor of Ministry from Biola University. The Bears have many holes to fill, especially on the offensive and defensive line. Fans can also connect with the station on social media viaTwitter,Facebook, andInstagram. After the attack on Pearl Harbor and the resulting U.S. entry into World War II, there was an increase in air traffic at Naval Air Station Glenview. 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. [2] Over the years, additional slogans would include "We Broadcast Broadmoor Music,"[14] "World's Best Broadcast Medium,"[15] and "Where Better Broadcasts Materialize". [21][30][31], In 1948, KFAB was relocated to Omaha, and was also reassigned to 1110kHz, freeing up WBBM to begin operating full-time on 780kHz, ending the nighttime synchronized broadcasts. Her last show at the station was Friday morning. WBBM 780 AM/105.9 FM Newsradio CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy, Felicia Middlebrooks, Keith Johnson, Kris Kridel TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff Joniak BOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:. 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. "There are no pills you can get on the internet that are legit. [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. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing, 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago, Chance, Gloria Estefan, Aziz Ansari, Nas Close Out Obama Summit, Parking Meter Firm To Get Extra $20 Million From City In 2018, Parking Restrictions Near Soldier Field And New Wintrust Arena OK'd, Woman Gives Birth (To Twins!) 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. Skimming involves the theft of a debit card PIN using an illegal device installed on an ATM. Together, she and Cisco have a passion for news plus warm and inviting voices that will greet our listeners each and every morning.. The Laurence Holmes Show, Weekdays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Kap & Co. Show, Weekdays 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. Marian Catholic High School collected food donations for April Food Day. Robservations: WBBM Newsradio to beam from Bloomingdale? [15][16][17][18][19] Cotto was replaced in his late morning slot by Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft in 2011. "I'll work hard to maintain what they built. A voice that compelled people to stop, listen and learn., Radio news folks naturally do not get the kind of attention and do not have the close tie with audiences as do show hosts. Radio's WBBM-AM780 morning anchor Felicia Middlebrooks in 2002. National. Spying Boss - AI Hallucinations & Road Warriors. While Cassidy was chatting with his freshman year roommate, someone stuck his head into their dorm room and asked who'd been talking. 11Portrait of CBS Radio personality and emcee Eddie Dunn. "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. 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. Bed Bath & Beyond announced on Monday that it had declared bankruptcy. He has also worked at WIBW-AM in Topeka KS, earning the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) award for Major Market enterprise reporting in 2016. People in the building said it was terrifying trying to escape. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. 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. CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has tracking rain hitting the Chicago area Monday. 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. 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. With sweepers proclaiming "Chicago's favorite radio station is back," B96 is now positioning as "The music you've always loved and the best of what's new." The station has also returned to the logo it used throughout . 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 Bears will leave WBBM-AM (780) after this season, according to industry sources. The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Chicago - Curb Appeal & Longevity. Audacy names Cisco Cotto morning drive anchor for WBBM Newsradio as of January 3rd. 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. Andrew Vaughn's walk-off homer caps wild 7-run rally in 9th inning as White Sox end 10-game losing streak with 12-9 win over Rays, Biden takes jabs at Don Lemon and Fox News during White House Correspondents Dinner, Eating disorders among teens are higher than ever, new data warns, Marlins sweep Cubs with 4-3 win in series finale, Emma: Breaking down Bears' 10-man NFL Draft class, California man convicted in 2020 ding dong ditch turned deadly, General Mills recalls some bags of flour over concerns of salmonella contamination. We followed up with the state - asking why they didn't share this information ahead of tax season with those affected. In the most recent ratings, her morning show, capably co-anchored for years by Pat Cassidy, held a wide lead in first place. After 20 years on Audacy all-news WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM the veteran anchorman called it a career Sunday. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WBBM broadcasts over HD Radio using the in-band on-channel standard,[3] is simulcast over WCFS-FM (105.9),[4] and is available online via Audacy. The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS. Owned and operated by Audacy. January 31, 2022. [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. He works at WBBM, Chicago, IL. 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. The Navy asked WBBM to move its towers to a new location. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Listeners can tune in to WBBM Newsradio (WCFS-FM/WBBM-AM) in Chicago on-air and nationwide on theAudacy appandwebsite. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. Calling it "a dream team of two experienced, talented journalists, Rachel Williamson, regional president and market manager of Audacy Chicago, said of Martinez and Cotto: Mai has a knack for uncovering the details that resonate with the people of this city. Consider using 19th or St Charles Road. Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records. Mai Martinez is joining WBBM Newsradio (WCFS-FM/WBBM-AM) Chicago, as morning co-anchor and reporter. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. Always live on the free Audacy app. A former professional ballroom dancer and British champion, Goodman was head judge on "Strictly Come Dancing" for 12 years. [25], As part of the November 11, 1928, AM band reorganization, KFAB in Lincoln, Nebraska, had also been assigned to transmit on 770kHz. Nielsen's deep dive into Chicago morning drive is the focus of this week's edition of Inside Radio's "By The Numbers," reviewing the Windy City's top morning shows based on weekly cume persons 6+ from Nielsen's October 2021 PPM survey.. Keeping the most Chicagoland listeners company during Lake Shore Drive-time is 45-year Chicago morning radio veteran Pat Cassidy, who has anchored Audacy's . Advisory Council on Human Trafficking is speaking out about the treatment of foster children. It ended at 10 a.m. Friday, the lengthy career of WBBM-AM780 morning anchor Felicia Middlebrooks, but not before listeners heard from some of her colleagues and audio clips from her 35 years at the station. [32] In 1956, WBBM's studios were moved to North McClurg Court, with the rest of CBS' Chicago operations, where it remained until moving to Two Prudential Plaza in 2006. The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET. Traffic reports were temporarily reduced, the station's sportscasts were reduced, and some airshifts, mainly overnights, do not feature traffic reports, with some news hours pre-recorded with only reference to the minutes rather than anchors being live, though breaking news in overnight hours is still covered live. [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. TheMason, Remy and Alabama Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Big John and Ray, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. WAAF was reassigned to 920kHz, while WBBM and WJBT remained at 770kHz, with the frequency now designated a "clear channel" assignment. To connect with Ryan, find him on Twitter @SureToCover. 1 in the morning daypart in Chicago. Latest breaking news from CBS2 WBBM-TV Chicago. The FM station's call letters were retained and should not be confused with WBBM-FM; WCFS-FM's former adult contemporary format moved to the HD2 channel (until 2020), effectively switching signals with WBBM's audio. [3], Cotto graduated from Western Illinois University in 1998 and earned a Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute in 2010. Martinez spent 14 years as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at WBBM-TV.. Current on-air staff includes: Cisco Cotto, Keith Johnson, Nick Young, Lisa Fielding, Bernie Tafoya, Craig Dellimore, Mai Martinez, Andy Dahn, Rachel Pierson, Nancy Harty and Rob Hart. Load More. The Chicago Police and Fire departments called to the property at least 300 times last year. (STEPHANIE SINCLAIR / CHICAGO TRIBUNE). She was promoted to weekend news anchor the following year. The last reported broadcast in Lincoln occurred on April 14, after which the station was dismantled, and its equipment shipped to Les Atlass' newly purchased Chicago home. 11Portrait of CBS Radio personality and emcee Eddie Dunn. We take a look back at his achievements . The Jonathon Brandmeier Show, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth announced $863,000 in federal funding to help premature babies at Stroger Hospital. Copyright 2009-2018, DNAinfo. Its like all news stuff. . Greg Abbott. Initially the stations established a timesharing agreement for nighttime hours. The Audacy-owned station said Cisco Cotto would take over as the morning drive host in a release. [5][9][1] In February 2000, Cotto left WMAQ to join AM 890 WLS as a news reporter and anchor. [5][6] The station's primary founder, 29-year-old Harry Leslie "Les" Atlass, had extensive earlier radio experience. National. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. 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. [9], With the April 1917 entrance of the United States into World War I the federal government took full control of the radio industry, and it became illegal for civilians to operate radio transmitters and receivers. The summer lineup includes Charlie Puth, Ne-Yo, Boyz Two Men, Lauryn Hill, Buddy Guy, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Jason Mraz, Counting Crows and more. 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. Ryan Hedrick. 4,219 talking about this. Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use. Numerous people whose stories we've reported over the past four years have been getting hosed by bogus bills - often rising into the tens of thousands of dollars. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. With much of their evening programming the same, the two stations establishing simultaneous "synchronized" broadcasting of their common network programming. Part of Audacy. WTOP Named the Top Billing Radio Station in the U.S. J.T. Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs. The focus is cognitive behavioral theory, which involves an emphasis on pausing between thinking and acting. WBBM is the Chicago affiliate station for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. The ages of the victims range from 15 to 47. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. And they can all kill you.". 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. He succeeds Pat Cassidy, who recently announced his retirement. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. 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. Oswego Police Chief Jeff Burgner to retire, Midwestern hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law, investigation finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Beginning in the 1950s, as network programming moved from radio to television, WBBM maintained a personality-based middle of the road (MOR) format until 1964. 28 min. On June 5, 2014, the Chicago Cubs announced that the flagship station for their radio broadcasts would be moved from WGN to WBBM for the 2015 season under a seven-year deal. Owned by Audacy, Inc., its studios are located at Two Prudential Plaza in the Chicago Loop, while the station transmitter diplexed with sister station WSCR resides in the nearby suburb of Bloomingdale . CBS Chicago - Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic & the Best of Chicago. A member of the U.S. [45] Entercom changed its name to Audacy on March 30, 2021. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Holloway Get Outreach Role For Radio One Charlotte, Christen Limon Grows Position At iHeart Los Angeles, Audacy Philadelphia AM Hosts Pre-Primary Breakfast, The Best Sales Managers Have This Curious Trait, The Zen Way To Kick Through Station Stagnation, A.I. Chicago All News Station WBBM 780 AM has named a new morning host following Pat Cassidy's retirement announcement last week. Schwartz started in radio as a teenager and became a radio legend in Chicago over several decades at several. [16], WBBM's time in Lincoln was brief. Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS. However, since the fall of 2009, WBBM has maintained a lead while WGN's listenership began to decline. 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. In the June 2009 ratings period, as estimated by Arbitron, WGN held a slight edge over WBBM in PPM-metered listener ratings. Initially the stations established a timesharing agreement for nighttime hours. 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. The Orange Line restaurant is part of a $75 million investment to renovate and expand concessions at Midway. Mai has a knack for uncovering the details that resonate with the people of this city. All Rights Reserved. to a listener who DXed the 500-Watt . @dnainfo_breen @trafficjamjen @jmd34john @C1McKnight pic.twitter.com/KTAke3a1it. The companys slogan is Food for the Senses, Medicine for the Soul.. By clicking Submit, you acknowledge you have read and agree to Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 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.