Wildcats football and men’s basketball on-air through 2025-26 seasons CHICAGO (September 3, 2021) – WGN Radio and Northwestern Athletics have agreed to a five-year broadcast rightsholder extension that will keep Wildcats football and men’s basketball on the station through the 2025-26 seasons. WGN Radio has been the home of the Wildcats since 1996. Northwestern Athletics […]
CHICAGO (August 9, 2021) – The Chicago Blackhawks released a medical update on Blackhawks Radio Color Analyst Troy Murray today. Statement from Blackhawks Radio Color Analyst Troy Murray: I want to let everyone know of the challenge that I’m currently facing. I have been diagnosed with cancer. With the love and support of my family, […]
Southeast corner of E. Illinois Street and Cityfront Plaza Drive named “Jack Rosenberg Way”; dedication on Wednesday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m. CHICAGO (August 5, 2021) – Legendary WGN sports producer Jack “Rosey” Rosenberg will be recognized by the City of Chicago with an honorary street sign. The southeast corner of E. Illinois Street and […]
CHICAGO (July 22, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that Joe Brand is expanding his role to include hosting Chicago Blackhawks pre- and post-game shows as well as the weekly “Blackhawks Live” show, beginning with the 2021-22 season. “As a kid, I used to get teased for carrying a transistor radio just to listen to Blackhawks […]
Dane Neal broadcasts live from the Speedway 6:30-10am, followed by Indy 500 coverage beginning at 10am on Sunday, May 30 CHICAGO (May 26, 2021) – WGN Radio host and contributor Dane Neal will broadcast live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 30 from 6:30am to 10am. Following Neal’s show, WGN Radio will air […]
Kentucky Derby airs May 1, 4pm-6:30pm; Indianapolis 500 airs May 23, 12:30pm-2:30pm CHICAGO (April 16, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that it will broadcast two great sporting traditions in May: the 147th Kentucky Derby and the 105th Indianapolis 500. The Kentucky Derby will air Saturday, May 1 from 4pm to 6:30pm. The scheduled post time […]
McGann hosts for Dave Plier on Friday, April 9 from 7pm to 10pm CHICAGO (April 5, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that nationally known comedian and Beverly native Pat McGann will host for Dave Plier on Friday, April 9 from 7pm to 10pm. McGann has toured with Sebastian Maniscalco and has performed on “The Late […]
Hour-long show hosted by Chris Boden and Nick Gismondi airs through hockey season CHICAGO (January 6, 2021) – WGN Radio will debut “Blackhawks Live” on Monday, January 11 from 7pm to 8pm. Hosted by Chris Boden and Nick Gismondi, this hour-long weekly show will feature in-depth analysis and news on the Chicago Blackhawks throughout the […]
Televised “Hometown Heroes” featuring Orion Samuelson to air on NewsNation on Dec. 18 CHICAGO (December 17, 2020) – WGN Radio announced that reporter Steve Alexander will assume responsibilities from agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson beginning in January. Samuelson retires on December 31 after marking more than 60 years with the station. “In the past 60 years […]
CHICAGO (December 9, 2020) – WGN Radio will air three hours of classic Roy Leonard shows on Christmas Eve beginning at 4 pm, followed by 27 hours of “Christmas Radio Theatre”, hosted by Carl Amari, from Thursday, December 24 at 7 pm until Friday, December 25 at 10 pm. In a career that spanned 31 […]