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Into the Loop at WGN
The new general manager of WGN-AM 720, charged with energizing the prominent station, is both a surprising choice for the job and a familiar one. He is Jimmy de Castro, one of Chicago's most charismatic, successful and well-known broadcast managers,...
Tags: Television Industry, Radio Industry, Clear Channel Communications Inc., Media Industry, Larry Wert
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Jimmy de Castro named president, GM of WGN radio
Tribune reporterVeteran Chicago radio executive Jimmy de Castro has been named president and general manager of WGN-AM 720, Tribune Co. announced Thursday. The move puts one of Chicago's most charismatic and successful broadcast managers in charge of the legacy radio...Tags: Television Industry, Radio Industry, Clear Channel Communications Inc., Media Industry, Larry Wert
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Hawks make national footprint
The Blackhawks are as close to a national team as any in the NHL. Look no further than NBC. The network is riding the Hawks hard during the playoffs. The reason is simple: Ratings. The Hawks' local numbers from the nation's No. 3 market are having a...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Television Industry, Chicago Bulls, ESPN (tv network), Television
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Reader Q&A: Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
I have been a Cubs fan since 1948, so I have seen some poor baseball. However, it is time to release Marmol for the Cubs' good and also for his own good. Bill A., Newburgh, Ind. I don’t really see that happening, at least not until they exhaust...
Tags: Dale Sveum, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball
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Keep Cubs on WGN
I have read Paul Sullivan's article concerning the Cubs considering leaving WGN, (“Cubs may part ways with WGN-TV after 2014 season, ending half-century relationship,” News, Feb. 18). As a lifelong Cubs fan living in the South with WGN as my... -
Cubs may part ways with WGN-TV after 2014 season, ending half-century relationship
MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs games have been broadcast on WGN-TV since 1948, a relationship that has been beneficial to both under three sets of ownership. The hiring of Harry Caray and the move to become a superstation status spread the gospel of Cubs baseball...
Tags: Harry Caray, Media Industry, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Wrigley Field, Thomas Ricketts
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New Tribune CEO Peter Liguori sees opportunity to grow
In its first board of directors meeting since emerging from a protracted bankruptcy, Tribune Co. named investor Bruce Karsh as chairman and veteran entertainment executive Peter Liguori as chief executive. Eddy Hartenstein, who served as chief...
Tags: Joe Flint, Newspapers, Services and Shopping, Advertising, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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`Mondays with Johnny,' series finale
Change of SubjectPhoto by Beth Swierk Mondays with Johnny 12/17/12 *(WGN-AM 720 audio) Our long run of weekly chats with John Williams came to an end today. John, Mary Schmich and I discussed "Songs of Good Cheer," the Newtown tragedy and what...... -
WGN Radio announces new weekday lineup
CHICAGO (December 17, 2012) – WGN Radio today announced changes to its weekday lineup effective January 2013. Beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Jonathon Brandmeier's morning show will be extended one half hour, shifting to a 6 a.m. start...
Tags: MSNBC (tv network), Television Industry, CBS Corp., Entertainment, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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Q: Where can I watch the 2013 Rose Parade? Are DVDs of the Rose Parade available?
Information for 2012 KTLA IS your Rose Parade station! KTLA continues to be dedicated to broadcasting the Rose Parade and our hosts this year are Bob Eubanks and Stephanie Edwards. You can see LIVE pre-parade preparations with Backstage At The Parade...Tags: KTLA, Bob Eubanks, Entertainment, DVDs, Encore (tv network)
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Chicago Police Officer Indicted for Deadly Dan Ryan Crash
(WGN-AM) - A Chicago police detective accused of driving drunk in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway last month that killed two people was indicted on several felony charges. Joseph Frugoli, who has been free after posting $50,000 bail, appeared in the...Tags: Chicago Police Department, Drunk Driving, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Prosecution
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Official Rules - A Very Garry Christmas 2012
To Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, go to wgnradio.com/contests. Entries must include the entrant's name, birth date, email address, phone number, mobile phone number, and address. All eligible entries will qualify for a random drawing to be held...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Religious Festivals, Michigan Avenue, Holidays, Entertainment
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Dec 17, 2012
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Nov 27, 2012
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