The Audacy-owned station The scheduling of these segments is similar to that of several co-owned all-news stations including WCBS in New York City, KNX in Los Angeles, KCBS in San Francisco and WWJ in Detroit. his valet Ken Yosimura (in white). The most-common "program" on WBBM is a live rolling "news wheel" that begins at the top of each hour, structured into segments of news, traffic, weather, sports, and business updates from Bloomberg Radio. RCA 50-F. Letter from Uncle Harry to Young HOME. Obituaries reporter. The files are HUGE, so if you Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. [9][8] Cotto left WLS in 2006, and on October 5 he joined AM 560 WIND as co-host of the station's morning drive program, alongside Big John Howell. McCormick, Mark Blinoff, Tom Wayman), (Bob [47][48] The move was completed on July 18, 2019, with the previous transmitter in Itasca, Illinois, coming down shortly thereafter. 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Time Station. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. speeds: 28.8k = 6 minutes, 56k = 3 minutes, DSL/CABLE [7] He was awarded the Illinois News Broadcasters Association's Bill Miller Scholarship in 1997 for his work at WIUM and WIUW. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. [5][33] Les Atlass held various senior level management positions with WBBM and CBS until his retirement November 29, 1959, on his 65th birthday. I watch you guys every morning, Stern said (h/tMediaite). The station has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 3,300 watts, broadcasting from a transmitter [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. 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Studio B (Right View) Circa 1971, Don Barrett News - Gang Warfare In A Big City, KMPC Then the second day is when I messed up a couple times, Cassidy said, laughing. WBBM was first licensed on January 31, 1924, to the Frank Atlass Produce Company at 110 Park Place in Lincoln, Illinois. at Anaheim Stadium, (L to R) Robert W. 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. Studio B (Left View) Circa 1971, KMPC The most-common "program" on WBBM is a live rolling "news wheel" that begins at the top of each hour, structured into segments of news, traffic, weather, sports, and business updates from Bloomberg Radio. Follow him on Twitter @markgrotesports. Entercom engineers say the reduction in transmitting power will not be apparent to most listeners, except in some fringe areas. Prior to that, Holt spent two years as a weekend anchor and reporter with CBS-owned KCBS-TV in Los Angeles. Amateur radio stations were not permitted to make broadcasts intended for the general public. Power Amplifier and Modlator Tubes of the RCA 50-F Transmitter, Photos But worth the wait! McKay, Wink Martindale, Jim Lange, Don McCulloch, Art Nelson, Pete Smith, Mitchell to Head Supertalk Mississippis News Department, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. 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. WMAQ (now WSCR) had joined the network at its launch one year earlier. 2 are used at any one time, with a spare Cotto originally joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later drawn through two walls of filters which comprised a plenum room. He was primarily known as a lecturer, who would broadcast his opinions on multiple subjects as Carroll gives some pre-game advice to the Playboy Bunnies with help from [5][21][22][23][24], In 2014, Cotto was hired as an anchor and reporter at WBBM 780/105.9. I got up at 2:30 in the morning for 51 years, which is just a mind-boggling thought. However, during April 1923, Les Atlass, in conjunction with the Lincoln Courier newspaper, broadcast local election results over 9DFC, claiming as a technicality that instead of a prohibited public broadcast, he was merely transmitting information to a second amateur, which by chance (and through newspaper publicity) others might overhear. Passion and obsession intertwine in Fire of Love. 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. In the June 2009 ratings period, as estimated by Arbitron, WGN held a slight edge over WBBM in PPM-metered listener ratings. "I'll work hard to maintain what they built. Michaels purchased FM station WKQX (the successor to WNIS-FM) in June 2011 with plans to switch formats to all-news as FM News 101.1, but in a preemptive move, CBS Radio launched a simulcast of WBBM over WCFS-FM that August 1. Operation PUSH launched a boycott of WBBM in October, 1985, after the station demoted longtime anchor and reporter Harry Porterfield, a black man, who later resigned and joined a competing Chicago station. [10][11][12][8] On March 19, 2009, Cotto moderated "The Great Debate", alongside WCPT's Dick Kay, which featured Thom Hartmann representing the liberal viewpoint and Michael Medved representing the conservative viewpoint, and was hosted by WIND and WCPT. She has also worked as a special projects producer and fill-in reporter for WJLA-TV/ABC-7 in Washington, D.C.; as deputy communications director for the Oxford, Bill Watson, Bill Ward, interviews & Nancy Lange, Mark Blinoff, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Angel, (L to R) Bill Ward, Roger Carroll, Tom WBBM is a Class A station that broadcasts on a clear-channel AM frequency, powered with 35,000 watts by day and 42,000 watts at night, using a non-directional antenna. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. In May 2020 Martinez was one of more than a dozen employees whose jobs were cut in sweeping companywide layoffs at CBS. I look forward to continuing to be a small part of the award-winning news team on WBBM for many years to come.. [27], In 1945 WBBM broadcast "Five after the Hour", written by Les Weinrott. Its daytime signal provides at least grade B coverage to most of the northern two-thirds of Illinois (as far south as Springfield) as well as large portions of Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Indiana. Audacy names Cisco Cotto morning drive anchor for WBBM Newsradio as of January 3rd. [2] The station was officially deleted a few months later. Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. I watch this channel exclusively for news. Mary Tyler Moore at remote broadcast, KMPC [16] CBS bought a controlling interest in WBBM in 1929,[23] and in 1931 it purchased the remaining station stock. 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. courtesy Marvin Collins and Steve Blodgett, For [17], Shortly after moving to Chicago, Les Atlass returned to the airwaves, and received a new license for a broadcasting station operated from his home at 7421 Sheridan Road, again with the call letters WBBM and transmitting on 1330kHz, now with himself as the licensee. Note the time KMPC [10] After the conclusion of the war, the civilian radio restrictions were lifted. Holt, 27, a CBS employee since 1979, has been a weekend anchor and reporter for the network-owned station in New York since January, 1984. WebAll Job Titles Front Desk Agent (122) Guest Services Agent (33) Software Engineering Manager (11) Radio Sales Account Executive (9) Shuttle Driver (8) Program Consultant WAAF was reassigned to 920kHz, while WBBM and WJBT remained at 770kHz, with the frequency now designated a "clear channel" assignment. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. to a listener who DXed the 500-Watt station from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, (That's Tune in for the latest news and updates, as well as in-depth sports coverage, particularly of the Chicago's major sports teams. Blowers were operated, one at a time, alternating on schedule. Audacy names Cisco Cotto morning drive anchor for WBBM Newsradio as of January 3rd. While Cassidy was chatting with his freshman year roommate, someone stuck his head into their dorm room and asked whod been talking. 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[5] During World War II, much of WBBM's programming was devoted to the war effort. Carroll at afternoon remote broadcast from Universal Studios, Hollywood However, since the fall of 2009, WBBM has maintained a lead while WGN's listenership began to decline. 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. amplifiers which brought the RF signal up to a level which could be used Another challenge to WBBM's news radio domination came from Merlin Media, operated by former Tribune Company executive Randy Michaels. WBBM Newsradio 780 AM is a leading news and talk radio station in the Chicago area. Fondly referred to as the "Frankenstein Tubes". is the inside of the control cabinet. Were talking to the guy, spokesman Faraone said. Chicago All News Station WBBM 780 AM has named a new morning host following Pat Cassidys retirement announcement last week. Jennifer Keiper, an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience, is a CBS News Radio as Midwest anchor and correspondent. ** = Audacy operates pursuant to a local marketing agreement with Martz Communications Group. Pierce, Bob Steinbrink, KMPC [22] Later in the year power was increased to 5,000 watts. 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. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. He's also a host. In 1911, he had reportedly constructed a simple spark transmitter set. Fans can also connect with the station on social media viaTwitter,Facebook, andInstagram. to Front) [7] He was hired as a news reporter at AM 670 WMAQ in 1998. 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[25], As part of the November 11, 1928, AM band reorganization, KFAB in Lincoln, Nebraska, had also been assigned to transmit on 770kHz. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Guy Ill work hard to maintain what they built. I guess Im a born radio news anchorman., WBBM Newsradio co-anchor Felicia Middlebrooks hosted mornings with Pat Cassidy when he moved from WMAQ-AM. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. At While Cassidy says hell miss the camaraderie and teamwork, calling everyone at WBBM a super pro, hes looking forward to hours that are more in sync with his family and friends. Whittinghill, Gary Owens, Roger Carroll, (In Background L to R: Pat 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. 2009 - 2009less than a year. 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