Amos 'n' Andy debuts

Mar. 19, 2013
A Chicago radio show begins its long, controversial broadcast run.

The lost art of making a radio request

Feb. 4, 2013
I’m Facebook friends with a WXRT DJ who happened to be on-air a few weeks ago when my husband and I were enjoying a quiet night to ourselves after the baby had gone to sleep.

Memo to Randy Michaels: It's time for Chicago radio to go 'Nostalgic'

Jun. 23, 2011
Randy Michaels is back, baby.The former Clear Channel executive and Tribune CEO has purchased the Chicago radio stations Q101 (101.1FM) and WLUP (97.9FM).

Former Tribune exec Randy Michaels back in the Chicago radio game

Jun. 22, 2011
Those in Chicago should be prepared for some changes to local radio in the coming months. Former Tribune Company executive Randy Michaels is part of a new group that is buying both WLUP and WKQX, also known as The Loop and Q101, respectively.

Youths push for control of Latino station

May. 20, 2011
Some young radio producers are organizing for control of the Chicago area’s only noncommercial Latino broadcast outlet.They’re upset about plans by the National Museum of Mexican Art to sell the building and license of WRTE-FM Chicago (90.5), a youth-run station known as Radio Arte that airs music a

Museum to sell Radio Arte license, building

May. 18, 2011
The license of Chicago’s only noncommercial Latino radio station is for sale.

Community radio stations gain more traction with new legislation

Jan. 26, 2011
In the blizzard of activity Congress undertook at the end of last year, you might have missed one piece of legislation: The Local Community Radio Act was passed in December and signed by President Obama earlier this month.