The day Chicago radio was born

Nov. 11, 2011
In a sense, today is the birthday of WBEZ.Ninety years ago on this date, Chicago was introduced to the latest method of instantaneous communication. They called it radio-telephony--or just plain radio.The city was a late starter in this particular technology.

Former Tribune exec buys up big-name Chicago radio stations

Jun. 21, 2011
Two well-known Chicago radio stations are being sold to a controversial media tycoon.Classic rock station WLUP-FM (97.9), known as the Loop, and the long-time alternative staple WKQX-FM (101.1), known as Q101, will  be sold for more than $110 million in cash.

Chicago comeback for Dave Fogel on oldies station

Feb. 1, 2010
Dave FogelDave Fogel, who hosted afternoons in Chicago for more than seven years, is returning to become morning personality at "True Oldies" WLS-FM (94.7). Starting March 1, he'll replace Brant Miller, who signed off from the Citadel Broadcasting station Jan. 5.