What can I tell you? These segments are also available as podcasts. Studio B (Right View) Circa 1971, Don Barrett Smith, Roger Carroll, DIck Whittinghill, Gary Owens, Ira Cook and others, Don Drysdale, Nolan Ryan and Roger his valet Ken Yosimura (in white). He says it was a relatively smooth transition going from one newsroom to another. The big stories like when somebody dies, (and) as corny as I am even a closed expressway the Kennedy is closed by an accident. She was promoted to weekend news anchor the following year. 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. 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. Every time the station makes a move regarding a person of the black persuasion, the New York Times runs the Operation PUSH hand-out on the matter, Faraone said. Autry, Mike Botula, John Felz, Larry Whittinghill, Gary Owens, Roger Carroll, (In Background L to R: Pat But worth the magnificent looking tubes are the high voltage rectifiers of the RCA 50F At that point, it eliminated music and switched to a news/talk format. by KMPC to a DXer in British Columbia in 1932. by the Power Amplifier tubes. [5][33] Les Atlass held various senior level management positions with WBBM and CBS until his retirement November 29, 1959, on his 65th birthday. The Navy asked WBBM to move its towers to a new location. Previously, WBBM had been simulcast over WCFS's HD2 subchannel.[4]. York's WOR-710. WBBM Newsradio co-anchor Felicia Middlebrooks hosted mornings with Pat Cassidy when he moved from WMAQ-AM. Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. The addition, announced Monday, will mark the station's return to dual anchors in morning drive for the first time since Felicia Middlebrooks retired in May 2020. Mark Grote is the Bears reporter for 670 The Score and the sideline reporter on WBBM Newsradio broadcasts. & Nancy Lange, Mark Blinoff, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Angel, (L to R) Bill Ward, Roger Carroll, Tom Other programs featured on WBBM include: Noon Business Hour, hosted by Cisco Cotto and Kris Kridel; At Issue, public affairs interviews with Craig Dellimore; CBS News Weekend Roundup; old-time radio program When Radio Was; audio portions of 60 Minutes and Face the Nation. This news wheel can be interrupted for breaking local or national news events that nec Cover of 45rpm record which was sent to [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. And yet, we had to be the voice of calmness and reason because people on the Kennedy Expressway didnt have a picture, they had us, Cassidy said. A preview of Chicago's Mayoral race, some employees are now embracing the idea of bare-minimum Monday as a way to cope with the workweek and planning a perfect multi-generational trip for the summer.By Audacy, With 8 challengers fighting to take her place, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is looking for reelection. WBBM was first licensed on January 31, 1924, to the Frank Atlass Produce Company at 110 Park Place in Lincoln, Illinois. McCormick, Mark Blinoff, Tom Wayman), (Bob I like news. [5] During World War II, much of WBBM's programming was devoted to the war effort. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. 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. 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. the call letter change from, sent is the inside of the control cabinet. At the bottom of the cabinet can be That allowed Entercom to sell the Itasca transmitter site to commercial and residential land developers. "I'll work hard to maintain what they built. Studio B (Left View) Circa 1971, KMPC Follow him on Twitter @markgrotesports. He's also a host. [49] Despite the reduction in power, WBBM is still considered a Class A station broadcasting on a clear channel frequency.[50]. 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[20] On June 4, 1925, studios and transmitter were moved to the Broadmoor Hotel in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. Clark Race, Sonny Melendrez, Pete Smith and Robert W. Morgan, Robert Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. July 24, 1986 12 AM PT. Brandis Friedman is a co-anchor and correspondent for Chicago Tonight. Friedman came to WTTW in 2013 from WBBM Newsradio where she was an anchor and reporter. Chris Pine finally sets the record straight, Whats on Khlo Kardashians face? Discovery Exiting Regional Sports Network Business. "[Ralph] Atlass Recalls 50 Years in Radio" by Larry Wolters. [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. She had been off the air on medical leave since 2019. Were 98% sure well get him.. Its like all news stuff. After 51 years as a radio news anchor, Pat Cassidy has signed off. Cassidy says the story that sticks out most in his memory is the 9/11 attacks, which happened while he and Middlebrooks were on the air. Carroll in 5858 Sunset Music Library circa 1960, Ira Times Staff Writer. interviews Anita Kerr who updated the KMPC jingles after the "Call Of He succeeds Pat Cassidy, who recently announced his retirement. I dont think theres much difference there.. Amazingly, the first day on BBM I said the call letters right after saying MAQ for 25 years. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. Whittinghill, Salesman Merlin SheetsD, Johnny WebLatest breaking news from CBS2 WBBM-TV Chicago. [5][21][22][23][24], In 2014, Cotto was hired as an anchor and reporter at WBBM 780/105.9. Kathy Gori, Dave Hull, Sonny Melendrez, Robert 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. [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. Jennifer Keiper, an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience, is a CBS News Radio as Midwest anchor and correspondent. 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. (Courtesy of WBBM Newsradio) When WMAQ moved away from a news format, Cassidy went over to its then-sister station WBBM Newsradio to host with co-anchor Felicia Middlebrooks, who retired last year. Starting April 4, Martinez will team with Cisco Cotto from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, and she will report stories from the field for WBBM Newsradio. The sports news segment moved to :16/:46, with business news coverage moving to :23/:53 past the hour, and hourly feature segments moving to :21 past the hour.[44]. In the June 2009 ratings period, as estimated by Arbitron, WGN held a slight edge over WBBM in PPM-metered listener ratings. Power Amplifier and Modlator Tubes of the RCA 50-F Transmitter, Photos [22] Later in the year power was increased to 5,000 watts. Thanks to Ron Gleason, Greg Solk, and Rachel Williamson for trusting me with such an important show on this great station. Audacy names Cisco Cotto morning drive anchor for WBBM Newsradio as of January 3rd. ** = Audacy operates pursuant to a local marketing agreement with Martz Communications Group. WAAF was reassigned to 920kHz, while WBBM and WJBT remained at 770kHz, with the frequency now designated a "clear channel" assignment. Mitchell to Head Supertalk Mississippis News Department, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. Review our, Public affairs interviews with host Craig Dellimore. Listeners can stay up-to-date on the latest scores, stats, and news from their favorite teams and get an in-depth look at the performance of the teams. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). Roger Cotto has been anchoring mornings solo since he replaced Pat Cassidy, who retired in December 2021. self-proclaimed "Best Dressed DJ". The station has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 3,300 watts, broadcasting from a transmitter [27], In 1945 WBBM broadcast "Five after the Hour", written by Les Weinrott. Johnny Grant, Stan Warwick and Roger Carroll, Roger & Beverly Carroll, Jim [2] Over the years, additional slogans would include "We Broadcast Broadmoor Music,"[14] "World's Best Broadcast Medium,"[15] and "Where Better Broadcasts Materialize". Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. WBBM devotes an hour each weekday to discussion about the economy and financial markets with some of the top experts in the nation. Nelson and Roger Carroll at remote broadcast, Tau Concert Promotion at The Coconut Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. jingle package. 7: Chicago. Robert W. Morgan appearance, Susanna "We've Got KMPC Working For Us" Sign in their store, Announces [2], A few months later Atlass procured a proper broadcasting station license with the call sign WBBM, which made its debut on the evening of February 6, 1924,[2] transmitting on 1330kHz. [5] Powers for clear channel stations could potentially be up to 50,000 watts, and WBBM's was increased to 10,000 watts in 1928 and 25,000 watts the following year. A longtime Chicago Tribune sportswriter and columnist, Steve Rosenbloom brings his at-times snarky commentary and laidback demeanor to all the latest storylines on the Chicago sports scene while hosting on Saturdays. WebPaul Gibson (died 1967) was a broadcaster and sales representative for WBBM (AM) radio in Chicago from the 1940s until his death from cancer. [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. The conservative radio personality was a former chemical, magazine and cable company executive. That got me excited! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [5] In March 1941, as part of the implementation of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA), both WBBM and KFAB were shifted to 780kHz. WBBM Newsradio 780 AM is a leading news and talk radio station in the Chicago area. left in place just in case one tube should fail. where interconnections are made to and from other cabinets, High These In May, Felicia Middlebrooks announced her retirement after 35 years. While at KCBS (then KNXT), Rodgers hired Holt for that stations news operation. WebPHOTO GALLERY. WBBM is a Class A station which broadcasts on a clear-channel AM frequency, powered with 35,000 watts by day and 42,000 watts at night. 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. "Daily Variety" during a news break, (L to R) Johnny 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. Hilliker, Neil Ross, Bill Mouzis, Kevin I tune out on the weekend. The Audacy-owned station said Cisco Cotto would take over as the morning drive host in a release. Carroll, Burt Bacharach and Herb Alpert in KMPC's "Big Studio", The [20][8][5] After leaving WLS, Cotto began the process of starting Village Church of Oak Park, which opened the following year. Im watching oldDatelines. This news wheel can be interrupted for breaking local or national news events that necessitate longer-form coverage. 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. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Melendrez, Gary Owens, Bill Watson (Asst. [1][2] While studying at Western Illinois University, he worked as a reporter at WIUM and WIUW. 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. 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. Collins' KMPC Transmitter Site. Our biggest challenge was keeping our emotions under control. Freedom 96.9 is teasing the addition of Dana Loesch to the lineup as well to enhance the rebrand further as the station begins a new chapter as it provides news/talk to the residents. At night, WBBM can be heard across much of North America under favorable conditions, but is strongest in the Midwest. Wilson sits down with WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore about his plans to keep citizens & businesses in the city, getting crime levels lower & more.By Audacy, Here are some tips on how to prune while trees & shrubs are still dormant!By Audacy, A new survey finds that nearly 80% of young adults are getting financial advice from social media, many tech experts are calling a new artificial intelligence tool a game changer and we meet the founder of a company that describes itself as an apartment building for food companies.By Audacy, A tracking device can help you find lost luggage or other items - but they can also have a negative side, an update on the space that used to house the iconic restaurant Tavern on Rush and lab grown meat is likely coming to a restaurant near you.By Audacy, A look at hurdles facing millennials entering the real estate market, helping adult children leave the nest - again and a look at defense company stocks in the context of the invasion of Ukraine.By Audacy, Latest on the wide open race for Mayor of Chicago, an artificial intelligence tool to craft the written word and making your next vacation an adventure.By Audacy, A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, algorithms are increasingly deciding the fate of workers and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.By Audacy, Looking to follow in his father's footsteps, Alderman Roderick Sawyer is looking to become Chicago's next mayor. Passion and obsession intertwine in Fire of Love. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. 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. [5][6] The station's primary founder, 29-year-old Harry Leslie "Les" Atlass, had extensive earlier radio experience. WebBrandis Friedman. WMAQ (now WSCR) had joined the network at its launch one year earlier. We knew what was happening, and we could assume, many people were dying. The Audacy-owned station Instead of saying traffic and weather together on the 1s, I had to say traffic and weather together on the 8s. On February 2, 2017, CBS agreed to merge CBS Radio with Entercom, the fourth-largest radio broadcaster in the United States. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore is joined by incumbent mayor Lightfoot to discuss some closing arguments before the Chicago Mayoral Election and take a look back at some of her speeches to remind voters where Lightfoot stands on current topi, Some tips on how to keep your orchids up during the winter!By Audacy, A preview of Chicago's Mayoral Race, How Universal made movie-goers into Cocaine Bear addicts and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.By Audacy, A need to know guide for tax season, a well-known Chicago salon business makes a move involving one of its long-time professional tools and the approach of spring brings with it the return of a Chicago sandwich favorite.By Audacy, Spring home-buying season is upon us, robotic surgery is advancing quickly - thanks to artificial intelligence and the next generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class will feature a new infotainment system that offers a wide range of options including - TikTok and Zoom.By Audacy, Things people need to consider before un-retiring, a look at artificial intelligence being deployed to mobile search and an American electric truck-maker is preparing to release vehicles with a hands-free driving system.By Audacy, Latest on the race for Mayor of Chicago, ways to keep the cost of a spring break trip down and the Easter Bunny is on the comeback trail.By Audacy, President's Day is a major occasion for furniture retailers, anticipation builds ahead of Warren Buffet's annual letter and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.By Audacy, Since 2015, Dorval Carter has been atop of the Chicago Transit Authority. Subsequently taking over that role is Rob Hart, who has been with the station since 2016. courtesy Marvin Collins and Steve Blodgett, For From the 1950s through the 90s, WBBM had been in a spirited battle with rival news/talk/sports station WGN for the position of the #1 radio station in the Chicago market. the RCA 50F transmitter is the blower room. Cook, Val Clenard, Cpt.Max Schumacher, Gary Owens, Don Reed, Dick WebWBBM Newsradio is a piece of CBS Radio, a division of CBS Corp. Note the time KMPC #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left;width:100%;font-weight:normal;}, Beyond Chicago from the Air with Geoffrey Baer, The Great Chicago Fire: A Chicago Stories Special, How Should You Talk to Kids About Traumatic Events? Big fan of hers. While Cassidy was chatting with his freshman year roommate, someone stuck his head into their dorm room and asked whod been talking. But glaring gaps remain, Hoda Kotbs enigmatic Today absence finally explained on air: Hodas OK, Dictators and criminals fear this USC instructor whos making the case for an Oscar. Pamela McGuinnes, Dave DeSoto, Bud Tucker and Tom Wayman, Dick Pierce, Bob Steinbrink, KMPC [28][29], WBBM's power was increased to 50,000 watts in 1935. Carroll, (Back Air Personalities in Front Row), Pete He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteveRosenbloom. Cotto originally joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to midday anchoring and host of the WBBM noon business hour. WebChicago All News Station - WBBM-AM | WBBM Newsradio 780AM News Migrant boat breaks apart off Italy; dozens dead, 80 survive News NASA calls off rocket launch at last minute Tune in for the latest news and updates, as well as in-depth sports coverage, particularly of the Chicago's major sports teams. 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. Air was You must add this to your current line up of Sunday news show podcasts. seen a mechanical voltage regulator. 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. Over the years, WBBM fended off competition from other all-news stations that were attempted in the Chicago radio market: McLendon-owned WNUS-AM-FM (1390 AM, now WGRB and 107.5 FM, now WGCI-FM), NBC's WNIS-FM (now WKQX) and Group W's WMAQ (now WSCR), which came under the CBS umbrella when Westinghouse Electric Corporation purchased CBS in 1995. W. Morgan and John Felz with entrys from a Bob's Big Boy promotion, Robert W. Morgan, Big John McElhinney 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on the 17th.[40][41][42][43]. [25], As part of the November 11, 1928, AM band reorganization, KFAB in Lincoln, Nebraska, had also been assigned to transmit on 770kHz. And instead of WMAQ, I had to say WBBM. 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Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. In the early 1920s, this led to the introduction of organized broadcasting, and by the end of 1922, over 500 broadcast stations were operating in the United States. (Hour 3), Tax Season - Solano & Buona Peppers and Eggs, Home Buying - Robotic Surgery & Auto Infotainment, Retirees Return - A/I Mobile Search & Hands Free Driving Trucks, Chicago Mayoral Race - Spring Break & Easter Bunny, Mark Gonzales explains MLB's new rules changes (Hour 2), James Boyd breaks down Colts' interest in Bars' No. Gary Oxford, Bill Watson, Bill Ward, interviews While CBS shareholders retained a 72% ownership stake in the combined company, Entercom was the surviving entity, separating the WBBM radio stations (both 780 and FM 96.3) plus WCFS-FM from WBBM-TV. Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com. [4][5] He also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Owens sports a bowler in the BG, announcing John Felz, Roger Carroll, Ron Fineman, Dick Whittinghill, Gene [13][14], In 2010, Cotto rejoined WLS, initially co-hosting afternoons with Roe Conn, but after one month he was given his own show late mornings. [3] Tips on maintaining your garden, plants and flowers year-round. 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. [27], Cotto has appeared as a news reporter in the TV series Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D..[28]. He joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to middays, hosting the WBBM noon business hour. Entercom engineers say the reduction in transmitting power will not be apparent to most listeners, except in some fringe areas. 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