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. [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. [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. Robservations: WBBM Newsradio to beam from Bloomingdale? Air was Get the full report, and more Chicago media news, at robertfeder.com. wait! [37][38][39] Interestingly, WLS only aired White Sox games for one season, in 2017, the White Sox relocated to WGN. 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Latest Photos Will Appear At 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. 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 WBBM is the flagship station of the NFL's Chicago Bears, carrying both play-by-play and a Monday night coach's show (Tuesday if the game is on Monday night). Cotto has been anchoring mornings solo since he replaced Pat Cassidy, who retired in December 2021. This is a hard hitting Q&A news show that highlights current issues facing the US, IL, Cook County and Chicago politics and government. At night, WBBM can be heard across much of North America under favorable conditions, but is strongest in the Midwest. Subsequently taking over that role is Rob Hart, who has been with the station since 2016. [25], As part of the November 11, 1928, AM band reorganization, KFAB in Lincoln, Nebraska, had also been assigned to transmit on 770kHz. seen a mechanical voltage regulator. 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). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Clark Race, Sonny Melendrez, Pete Smith and Robert W. Morgan, Robert I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. WBBM Les Atlass remained at the station, while Ralph left and purchased station WLAP, then in Louisville. [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. [26] The synchronized operation began on January 27, 1934. Carroll, (Back 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. WebBrandis Friedman. [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. But worth the He says it was a relatively smooth transition going from one newsroom to another. [16] CBS bought a controlling interest in WBBM in 1929,[23] and in 1931 it purchased the remaining station stock. I tune out on the weekend. (Courtesy of WBBM Newsradio). 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 [27], Cotto has appeared as a news reporter in the TV series Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D..[28]. A scar strip, Thank you for asking, she says, Dreamville just announced its 2023 festival lineup and now everybody wants a ticket, Ozzy Osbourne rejects notion of retiring after canceling tour: Im not dying, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Oscars diversity improved after #OscarsSoWhite, study shows. 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. He succeeds Pat Cassidy, who recently announced his retirement. He was primarily known as a lecturer, who would broadcast his opinions on multiple subjects as Robservations: Steve Dahl to lock up The Loop today, "WBBM Newsradio's Transmitter Site Moves To Bloomingdale, Itasca Tower Comes Down", https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Station-Albums/WBBM-Yesterday-Today.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WBBM_(AM)&oldid=1139605704, All-news radio stations in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, None (sequentially assigned), but founder Frank Atlass announced that they stood for "We Broadcast Better Music", Pat Cassidy Morning Drive Anchor (retired), Dr. Freda Kehm - "Dr. Kehm on Child Care" radio show, Director of Association for Family Living, Northwestern University faculty, first psychologist radio show in America, Jay Andres American Airlines Music Till Dawn, Zach Zaidman (sideline reporter and radio coach's show host), Lou Canellis (gameday television host, pre-season sideline reporter), This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 00:01. Geoff Edwards, Gary Owens and Roger the call letter change from, sent 2 are used at any one time, with a spare Will the luck of the Irish affect the Oscars? The station features a lineup of top-rated hosts and would occasionally do vacation relief for Whit), (L to R) Dick Whittinghill, Ira Cook, I dont think theres much difference there.. Shortly after the move of the transmitter to the WSCR site, WBBM adjusted its news wheel for some segments for the first time in decades, presumably due to lengthening traffic reports and the adjustment of some ad breaks. W. Morgan and John Felz with entrys from a Bob's Big Boy promotion, Robert W. Morgan, Big John McElhinney Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. But worth the wait! Carroll at afternoon remote broadcast from Universal Studios, Hollywood Amazingly, the first day on BBM I said the call letters right after saying MAQ for 25 years. [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. Magnus, Roger Carroll, Pete Smith, Dick Whittinghill, Ira Cook and Paul Note the time KMPC to Front) She was promoted to weekend news anchor the following year. Carroll in 5858 Sunset Music Library circa 1960, Ira McCormick, Mark Blinoff, Tom Wayman), (Bob "He has proven to be a true professional and teammate for the last seven years both reporting and anchoring on WBBM. While at KCBS (then KNXT), Rodgers hired Holt for that stations news operation. (Chris Walker / Chicago don't have a high-speed connection, it will take a while. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find Im getting it. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Were 98% sure well get him.. 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. 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. 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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 This WebCisco 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. Studio B (Left View) Circa 1971, KMPC However, since the fall of 2009, WBBM has maintained a lead while WGN's listenership began to decline. HOME. I look forward to continuing to be a small part of the award-winning news team on WBBM for many years to come.. [10] After the conclusion of the war, the civilian radio restrictions were lifted. Before that, he spent 25 years at the former WMAQ-AM. 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. Nuys and Victory in the San Fernando Valley, hidden Cotto joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to middays, hosting the WBBM noon business hour. [6], Cotto began his radio career working as an intern for Moody Radio while he was in high school. Honolulu with Diamond Head as the backdrop. jingle package. 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]. 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. By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC, Stern added. 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. 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Pierce, Bob Steinbrink, KMPC PERSONALITIES PHOTO Chicago All News Station WBBM 780 AM has named a new morning host following Pat Cassidys retirement announcement last week. Follow him on Twitter @SteveRosenbloom. 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. WebAbout WBBM Newsradio 780 AM WBBM Newsradio 780 AM is a leading news and talk radio station in the Chicago area. volume blowers which created negative pressure in this blower room. amplifiers which brought the RF signal up to a level which could be used Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. by KMPC to a DXer in British Columbia in 1932. transmitter. Then the second day is when I messed up a couple times, Cassidy said, laughing. 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. In the June 2009 ratings period, as estimated by Arbitron, WGN held a slight edge over WBBM in PPM-metered listener ratings. Its like all news stuff. WebTribune Company. Compton, Roger Carroll and KMPC Airwatch pilot Chicago All News Station WBBM 780 AM has named a new morning host following Pat Cassidys retirement announcement last week. [3] Gershan, Elliott Alper, Marvin Collins and Steve Blodgett, HISTORY The station has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 3,300 watts, broadcasting from a transmitter ", "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," added Cotto. However, in early 1932 KFAB switched network affiliation from the NBC Red Network to CBS. ground, Roger Carroll. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Were Americans too. [7] He was awarded the Illinois News Broadcasters Association's Bill Miller Scholarship in 1997 for his work at WIUM and WIUW. [2] The station was officially deleted a few months later. 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. 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. 93 on our top list from our listeners. Current on-air staff includes: Pat Cassidy, Cisco Cotto, Keith Johnson, Nick Young, and Rob Hart. WBBM was first licensed on January 31, 1924 to the Frank Atlass Produce Company at 110 Park Place in Lincoln, Illinois. The station's primary founder, 29-year-old Harry Leslie "Les" Atlass, had extensive earlier radio experience. Carroll gives some pre-game advice to the Playboy Bunnies with help from personalized QSL verification letter. 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. This Studio B (Cener View) Circa 1971, KMPC 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. 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. 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. at Anaheim Stadium, (L to R) Robert W. [5] During World War II, much of WBBM's programming was devoted to the war effort. After working as an anchor for several different local stations, he took over morning news duties at WMAQ-AM (now The Score) in 1975. 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. In 2018, WBBM was granted an FCC construction permit to move its transmitter to WSCR's tower site in Bloomingdale. Our biggest challenge was keeping our emotions under control. The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill OReilly. to R) Bald Guy is the cook on the TV series "Rawhide". The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on the 17th.[40][41][42][43]. I look forward to continuing to be a small part of the award-winning news team on WBBM for many years to come.". 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. [4][5] He also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. = 22 seconds, T1 or Greater = 5 seconds). to music, Replaced He joined the station as a street reporter and fill-in anchor, later moving to middays, hosting the WBBM noon business hour. Power Amplifier and Modlator Tubes of the RCA 50-F Transmitter, Photos I know the whole lineup.. The station's programming is centered around providing listeners with the information they need to stay informed and connected to the world around them.In addition to news coverage, WBBM Newsradio 780 AM also offers extensive sports coverage, including live game coverage, expert analysis, and interviews with players and coaches. a more complete description please visit, Marvin Listen to WBBM Newsradio 780 AM in the App. on donkey is Dennis Weaver, On crutches, Capt. [45] Entercom changed its name to Audacy on March 30, 2021. Current on-air staff includes: Cisco Cotto, Keith Johnson, Nick Young, Lisa Fielding, Bernie Tafoya, Craig Dellimore, Mai Martinez, Andy Dahn, Rachel Pearson, Nancy Harty and Rob Hart. It amazes me that I did it, Cassidy said. 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