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'Grannies On Safari' To Begin 4th Season On WTTW

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Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 14:13
The Chicago-based public television program "Grannies on Safari" is set to begin its fourth season this weekend on WTTW-TV. The new season has another nine travel episodes featuring the two elderly Chicago hosts. Additionally, the Grannies recently released a new book, filled with their favorite recipes from around the world.

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Chet Coppock, Eddie Olczyk, Others Named To The Chicagoland Sports Hall Of Fame

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Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 16:16
This year, there will be as many as 18 new entries into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame when it holds its 17th annual ceremony later this year. Among the inductees will be a pair of local media stars: Chicago Blackhawks television announcer Eddie Olczyk, along with Chicago radio and television broadcasting legend Chet Coppock.

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Steve Dahl's 'Still In The Basement' Coming To The Park West

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Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013 15:00
Chicago radio legend and podcasting trailblazer Steve Dahl is returning to the local stage in two weeks with a live show entitled "Still in the Basement." For this comedic and musical evening, Dahl will be joined by the entire cast of characters from the Steve Dahl Podcast Network.

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WBBM-TV Releases Susan Carlson

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Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 19:28
As of this afternoon, news anchor Susan Carlson is gone from WBBM-TV/CBS 2. She has been with the station in many different capacities for the last 10.5 years -- from traffic reporter, to feature reporter, to news anchor.

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News & Notes: Ed Sherman; Tribune; Sun-Times; Carol Marin; Abe Kanan; Sound Opinions; Eric & Kathy; Zoraida Sambolin; Much More

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Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 18:34
Today's News & Notes features a dozen stories from the local media beat, including: Ed Sherman returns to the Chicago Tribune; Tribune Company has lots of suitors; Sun-Times falls off the Grid; Carol Marin loses her Report; Abe Kanan adds a new imaging job; Jack Benny's radio genius gets profiled in a new class; Sound Opinions gets Goosed; Eric & Kathy join the "Today" show; Antwan Lewis gets a promotion; Zoraida Sambolin gets some bad news; NATAS honors Chicago TV pioneers and students; and Chicago becomes Little Hollywood this summer. The stories can all be read right here...

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'The Milt Rosenberg Show' Returns Today As A Podcast

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Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 13:47
For nearly 40 years, Milt Rosenberg was the popular, top-rated evening host of WGN-AM's "Extension 720." Milt Rosenberg exited the radio at the end of last year, leaving an unhappy void for his many fans who wished to hear his voice. As of tonight, that vacancy gets filled as Milt Rosenberg finally returns.

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MBC To Celebrate 80's TV Culture With Displays & Gala Event

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Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:34
The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) will be celebrating 1980's television and its cultural impact on America, first with a gala event and then with a special display for one of the decade's top stars.

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Chicago Blackhawks Round 2 Playoffs Broadcast Schedule

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Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 18:24
The Chicago Blackhawks have advanced in the post-season on their quest to win the Stanley Cup once again. For Round 2 of the NHL playoffs, the team will face their long-time rival, the Detroit Red Wings. Finding where to watch or listen to them will a bit more tricky, though...

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WGN-TV's Skilling To Host 3rd Annual 'Tom's Weather Day' Event

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Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 09:53
For the third Spring in a row, WGN-TV, Walgreens, and the Midland Radio Corporation are teaming up to put on an event this coming Saturday called "Tom's Weather Day" featuring WGN-TV's Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling.

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MGM To Partner With Tribune Broadcasting For Programming Operations Of This TV Diginet

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Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 17:55
MGM Television has announced that starting later this year, it will partner with Chicago's Tribune Broadcasting for a new programming operations relationship for the classic film digital network This TV.

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ABC-TV To Unveil 'Watch ABC' App, Allowing Live Streaming Of Local & National Programming

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Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 16:32
Tomorrow afternoon, the Disney/ABC Television Group will unveil a new app, which will allow users to stream live ABC programming -- both local and national -- 24/7 from a mobile device. This will make ABC the first major television network to fully live stream all of its content and embrace its online future.

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'Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar' To Debut Pilot Episode On WTTW This Weekend

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Published on Monday, 13 May 2013 11:11
A new, independently-produced children's television show starring a Chicago favorite as host will premiere this weekend on WTTW-TV. "Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar" will target pre-school aged children (and their parents) with an energetic, music-driven educational program.

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