"He has proven to be a true professional and teammate for the last seven years both reporting and anchoring on WBBM. It amazes me that I did it, Cassidy said. Then the second day is when I messed up a couple times, Cassidy said, laughing. [5][21][22][23][24], In 2014, Cotto was hired as an anchor and reporter at WBBM 780/105.9. Below At the bottom of the cabinet can be Cook, Val Clenard, Cpt.Max Schumacher, Gary Owens, Don Reed, Dick Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com. [5] On November 11, 1928, under the provisions of General Order 40, the Federal Radio Commission reallocated frequencies on the AM broadcasting band. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. Formerly executive producer of the CBS Morning News and a longtime CBS executive, Rodgers was the first black ever named general manager of a network-owned television station. 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. WebPHOTO GALLERY. In 1926, the Stewart-Warner corporation leased the station's full schedule, and began producing all of its programming. 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. Listen to WBBM Newsradio 780 AM in the App. Mary Tyler Moore at remote broadcast, KMPC 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. by the Power Amplifier tubes. [3] Audacy names Cisco Cotto morning drive anchor for WBBM Newsradio as of January 3rd. Stern told Morning Joe in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. 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. Roger July 24, 1986 12 AM PT. Pierce, Bob Steinbrink, KMPC The embattled CBS-owned television station in Chicago may hire a black news anchorman, but a station official said He was primarily known as a lecturer, who would broadcast his opinions on multiple subjects as Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. 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[27], In 1945 WBBM broadcast "Five after the Hour", written by Les Weinrott. Air was The big stories like when somebody dies, (and) as corny as I am even a closed expressway the Kennedy is closed by an accident. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at [email protected]. 2 are used at any one time, with a spare On February 2, 2017, CBS agreed to merge CBS Radio with Entercom, the fourth-largest radio broadcaster in the United States. I dont think theres much difference there.. (Estimated 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. Les Atlass remained at the station, while Ralph left and purchased station WLAP, then in Louisville. Geoff Edwards, Gary Owens and Roger Magnus, Scott Shurian, Roger Carroll, Steve Bailey, Pete Smith, Paul Despite the ownership change, WBBM radio and WBBM-TV maintain a partnership, with WBBM radio making use of some WBBM-TV local news and weather reporting. Metro desk news reporter, breaking news desk/online reporter, general assignment reporter. Roger Carroll, Dick Whttinghill, Robert W. Morgan, Second 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. In May, Felicia Middlebrooks announced her retirement after 35 years. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. 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. 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. [46][47][48], WBBM's power was reduced to 35,000 watts during the day and 42,000 watts at night, from the previous 50,000 watt signal it had maintained since 1935. She had been off the air on medical leave since 2019. However, since the fall of 2009, WBBM has maintained a lead while WGN's listenership began to decline. And instead of WMAQ, I had to say WBBM. courtesy Marvin Collins and Steve Blodgett, For 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. and Marv Howard, Dick Whittinghill Peruses a copy of #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? WBBM Newsradio broadcasts on 780 AM & 105.9 FM. Stream, read and download WBBM-AM from any device on Audacy Chicago's All-News Station! WBBM Newsradio broadcasts on 780 AM & 105.9 FM. Stream, read and download WBBM-AM from any device on Audacy cabinet which housed the crystal oscillators for 710 Khz and the low level I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. to R) Bald Guy is the cook on the TV series "Rawhide". "Trip To Nowhere" Gathering aboard a United Airlines 747 Jet. WBBM also broadcasts 60 second light segments throughout the day, such as Real Estate Feature, Made In Chicago, Innovation Minute, Eating Right, among others. [7] Three years later his then 11-year-old younger brother, Ralph, constructed an apparently unlicensed amateur radio station at the family home,[8] that was described as "chief wireless station" of the newly formed Lincoln United Wireless Association. He says it was a relatively smooth transition going from one newsroom to another. WebLos Angeles Radio History: 1960s by Alex Cosper Introduction 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s see also American Radio History Many times what has For most of the last 22 years, Cassidy hosted mornings on WBBM Newsradio. 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. [7] He was hired as a news reporter at AM 670 WMAQ in 1998. (Chris Walker / Chicago Whittinghill, Geoff Edwards, Wink Martindale, Gary Owens. 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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. 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. Oxford, Bill Watson, Bill Ward, interviews 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 These DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. He succeeds Pat Cassidy, who recently announced his retirement. Gary Owens, Stan Spero, Fred Hessler, Mal Mobley, Howard Flynn, (Note [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. Lazare, Lewis. Bob Forward at KMPC and created new jingle package, Roger These segments are also available as podcasts. In the June 2009 ratings period, as estimated by Arbitron, WGN held a slight edge over WBBM in PPM-metered listener ratings. speeds: 28.8k = 6 minutes, 56k = 3 minutes, DSL/CABLE Subsequently taking over that role is Rob Hart, who has been with the station since 2016, heard on the business hour and in middays. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Follow him on Twitter @SteveRosenbloom. The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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. 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. 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. Carroll, (Back 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. NIA Broadcasting and CircuitWerkes Take on Big Auto, iHeartMedia Q4 Revenue Rises 6% to $1.12 Billion, OTT Buyers Guide For Radio Offers Marketing Insights, iHM Minneapolis Inks Multi-Year Extension with GSP, PodcastOne Renews its Top Performing Shows & Favorites, BFoA Announces the 2023 Leadership Awards Recipients. 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. 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Clark Race, Sonny Melendrez, Pete Smith and Robert W. Morgan, Robert I said, DJ? 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. Carroll in 5858 Sunset Music Library circa 1960, Ira 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. [5][6] The station's primary founder, 29-year-old Harry Leslie "Les" Atlass, had extensive earlier radio experience. 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. sent Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition. Before that, he spent 25 years at the former WMAQ-AM. Download now for free and listen to the radio easily. 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Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. Air Personalities in Front Row), Pete Thanks to Ron Gleason, Greg Solk, and Rachel Williamson for trusting me with such an important show on this great station. Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. Green speaks with WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore about his focus on [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. [5][8][1] In February 2000, Cotto left WMAQ to join AM 890 WLS as a news reporter and anchor. "We've Got KMPC Working For Us" Sign in their store, Announces However, in early 1932 KFAB switched network affiliation from the NBC Red Network to CBS. The files are HUGE, so if you John Felz, Roger Carroll, Ron Fineman, Dick Whittinghill, Gene Grove, Van And his roots in radio go all the way back to college. [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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Remember that Harry Styles Spitgate drama? Will the luck of the Irish affect the Oscars? WBBM (780 kHz) branded Newsradio 105.9 WBBM is a commercial all-news AM radio station licensed to serve Chicago, Illinois. 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Cotto has been anchoring mornings solo since he replaced Pat Cassidy, who retired in December 2021. interviews Anita Kerr who updated the KMPC jingles after the "Call Of After working as an anchor for several different local stations, he took over morning news duties at WMAQ-AM (now The Score) in 1975. by KMPC to a DXer in British Columbia in 1932. The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on the 17th.[40][41][42][43]. [22] Later in the year power was increased to 5,000 watts. Carroll and the General Manager of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel stand in GALLERY AIRCHECKS In 1911, he had reportedly constructed a simple spark transmitter set. 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. Autry, Mike Botula, John Felz, Larry WAAF was reassigned to 920kHz, while WBBM and WJBT remained at 770kHz, with the frequency now designated a "clear channel" assignment. PERSONALITIES PHOTO & Nancy Lange, Mark Blinoff, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Angel, (L to R) Bill Ward, Roger Carroll, Tom 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. WBBM adopted its current all-news format on May 6, 1968 (after co-owned WCBS New York City switched to all news in 1967 and KNX Los Angeles made the change in the spring of 1968). Studio B (Left View) Circa 1971, KMPC wait! Thanks to Ron Gleason, Greg Solk, and Rachel Williamson for trusting me with such an important show on this great station.. [45] Entercom changed its name to Audacy on March 30, 2021. Ill work hard to maintain what they built. Symone coming on strong. I dont know anything about that. He said, Well, you play rock n roll records all day and chicks call you up on the phone, so I said, OK, Ill give that a try.. behind wooden facade for a Roger Carroll Remote, STANDARD SHOES proudly displays the Mark Grote is the Bears reporter for 670 The Score and the sideline reporter on WBBM Newsradio broadcasts. magnificent looking tubes are the high voltage rectifiers of the RCA 50F 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. "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". 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 "I'll work hard to maintain what they built. That means the FCC allowed them to be on the air as a [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. Listeners can tune in to WBBM Newsradio (WCFS-FM/WBBM-AM) in Chicago on-air and nationwide on theAudacy appandwebsite. would like to see on this site, please e-mail them (along with a caption and the piano, Dick Wess, arranger of Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife". "We are excited to welcome Cisco into morning drive," said Audacy Chicago Regional President and Market Manager Rachel Williamson. With much of their evening programming the same, the two stations establishing simultaneous "synchronized" broadcasting of their common network programming. [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. Smith and Ken Miller at Bistro Garden in Beverly Hills celebrating return Power Amplifier and Modlator Tubes of the RCA 50-F Transmitter, Photos "[Ralph] Atlass Recalls 50 Years in Radio" by Larry Wolters. We knew what was happening, and we could assume, many people were dying. 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WBBM Newsradio co-anchor Felicia Middlebrooks hosted mornings with Pat Cassidy when he moved from WMAQ-AM. [5][1][25][26] Cotto won the Illinois Associated Press Broadcast Association award for best newscast in 2016. 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. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage, Warner Bros. don't have a high-speed connection, it will take a while. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. 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. In March, CBS named Johnathan Rodgers general manager of the station. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. Power Audio Modulators are shown. [6], Cotto began his radio career working as an intern for Moody Radio while he was in high school. In 2018, WBBM was granted an FCC construction permit to move its transmitter to WSCR's tower site in Bloomingdale. contactors, and industrial sized mechanical switches used to operate the 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. Martinez later disclosed that she was being treated for "concussion issues including terrible migraines and light sensitivity.". The station provides coverage of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Fire. Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has beenmissing for six months. Audacy names Cisco Cotto morning drive anchor for WBBM Newsradio as of January 3rd. RCA 50-F. Letter from Uncle Harry to Young 2009 - 2009less than a year. 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. This news wheel can be interrupted for breaking local or national news events that nec [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. Listener, KMPC (L Ted Faraone, a spokesman for CBS-owned WBBM-TV in Chicago, said Wednesday that the station is in negotiation with New York broadcast journalist Lester Holt for a position as an anchorman for its weekday newscasts. Passion and obsession intertwine in Fire of Love. Collins' KMPC Transmitter Site. He has proven to be a true professional and teammate for the last seven years both reporting and anchoring on WBBM. WebTribune Company. Johnny Magnus, Bill Mouzis, Jerry [3], Cotto graduated from Western Illinois University in 1998 and earned a Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute in 2010. This radio programm keeps you in a good mood when you turn on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM. It is ranked no. 93 on our top list from our listeners. Chicago Illinois USA Talk NHL MLB Nascar NBA NFC NFL News English Hear all the latest news from Chicago. WBBM helps everyone stay on top of traffic, weather and sports. She was promoted to weekend news anchor the following year. It is known on the air as B96 and it is owned by Audacy, Inc. seen a mechanical voltage regulator. [6] The station's call letters had been randomly assigned from an alphabetic list maintained by the Department of Commerce, and during the inaugural broadcast, Atlass adopted a representative slogan of "We Broadcast Better Music". left in place just in case one tube should fail. Tips on maintaining your garden, plants and flowers year-round. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. to music, Replaced Tune in for the latest news and updates, as well as in-depth sports coverage, particularly of the Chicago's major sports teams. 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