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WGN Radio hosts ‘Blackhawks Bash’ April 12 to celebrate postseason
Free event takes place April 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in Pioneer Court to celebrate the Blackhawks’ third consecutive berth into the Stanley Cup Playoffs CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM – Kick off the start of…
Keith Moreland to join Pat Hughes as new color analyst for Chicago Cubs radio broadcasts
WGN Radio and the Chicago Cubs today announced former Cub and veteran broadcaster Keith Moreland has been named color analyst for the Chicago Cubs radio broadcasts. Moreland will join play-by-play broadcaster Pat Hughes in the Cubs radio booth starting with the first spring training game on Feb. 27 in Mesa, Arizona. Moreland, 56, spent six of his 12 major league seasons with the Cubs from 1982-87, helping the Cubs to the 1984 National League East crown. He played third base, first base, outfield and catcher during his time in Chicago.
WGN Radio’s Garry Meier Named to Talkers Magazine “Heaviest Hundred” of All Time List
CHICAGO (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — WGN Radio afternoon drive host Garry Meier has been named to Talkers magazine’s 20th anniversary “Heaviest Hundred” list, which names the 100 most important radio talk show…
WGN Radio’s Cubs Play-by-Play Announcer Pat Hughes Named 2009 Illinois Sportscaster of the Year
WGN Radio/Chicago Cubs play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes has been named the 2009 Illinois Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. This is Hughes’ eighth Sportscaster of…
Greg Jarrett Brings Marked Improvement to WGN Radio; Station Remains Near Top of Chicago Ratings Among Listeners 12+
The October Arbitron radio ratings released Wednesday show marked improvements for WGN-AM 720’s morning show compared to just one year ago. Morning man Greg Jarrett, who took the seat in…
Chicago’s Former Inspector General David Hoffman Speaks Out on Government Corruption on WGN Radio’s “Legally Speaking” Oct. 25 at 9pm
Chicago’s Former Inspector General and Senate Hopeful David Hoffman Speaks Out on Government Corruption on “Legally Speaking,” WGN Radio’s Weekly Legal Talk Show on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9pm David Hoffman served…
WGN Radio Named News Station of the Year at the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards
WGN Radio took top honors at the National Association of Broadcasters 2009 Marconi Radio Awards. At the ceremony, held Sept. 24 in Philadelphia, WGN Radio was named News/Talk Station of…
Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 Hosts Blackhawks Season Kick-Off Party on Michigan Avenue Today at Noon
Help WGN Radio kick-off the Blackhawks’ 2009-2010 season today with a kick-off party featuring a live Garry Meier broadcast from 1-4pm at Pioneer Court, just outside of WGN Radio’s Showcase…