Chicago Media And The 2013 Chicago Auto Show

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Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 08:30

Despite the chilly weather, Chicagoans love coming out to their Auto Show each and every winter. This year should be no different, as multitudes are expected to pack into McCormick Place over the next week and a half to enjoy the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, which will be open to the public from February 9th-18th at McCormick Place in Chicago. Chicago media outlets consistently show up, as well. In fact, this is one of the busiest years ever for live remotes for Chicago radio stations at the Auto Show. Here is a look at just who from Chicagoland radio and TV will be broadcasting from there this year, as well as a look at local television specials about this year's show...

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New Chicagoland Radio Book Released: 'The WYEN Experience'

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Published on Thursday, 07 February 2013 13:46

In 1971, a new north suburban radio station signed on at 106.7 FM with the call letters WYEN. The station went from a "Beautiful Music" format, to an all-request format the next year ("Request Radio"), to an Adult Contemporary format, until finally selling to a new owner in the mid-1980s and becoming a new station with new format and call letters in 1986. Along the way, many of Chicago radio's top personalities worked at the station, before moving on to bigger & better things, both locally and nationally.

This week, a new book has been released that looks back at WYEN-FM's peak years in the 1970s, documenting many of the stories and experiences that the radio station's staff have recently shared with the author.

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TCW Names Chicago Media Personalities, Others As Top 50 Singles Of 2013

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Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2013 22:11

In it's newest issue, Today's Chicago Woman (TCW) has named its "Top 50 Singles of 2013." Included in that list are many Chicago media personalities.

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Comcast SportsNet Chicago To Debut New Bulls Show: 'Full Court Press'

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Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2013 10:02

Comcast SportsNet Chicago has announced a new, live, weekly program focusing on the Chicago Bulls, entitled "Full Court Press." The show makes its debut next week and will run through the end of the NBA's regular season in April.

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Media Rating Council Grants Accreditation To Arbitron PPM Ratings For Chicago

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Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2013 21:33

Today, the Media Rating Council (MRC) accredited the Portable People Meter (PPM) ratings service of Arbitron's for the Chicago market. This is the first time the radio ratings system has been officially approved of by the MRC for Chicago since Arbitron's PPM began gathering average-quarter-hour monthly ratings data back in 2008.

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WLS-TV Salutes Black History Month 2013

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Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2013 16:54

With February being Black History Month in the United States, WLS-TV/ABC 7 Chicago will mark the observance with a series of news reports, vignettes, and specials airing over the next four weeks. This includes a very special edition of WLS-TV's Emmy Award-winning program "Heart & Soul."

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News & Notes: Paul Harvey; WMVP; Lisa Tyler; Q87.7; Julian; Ric O'Dell; Len Ellis; WYCC; Much More

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Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2013 14:07

It is yet another dozen local media stories in today's News & Notes, including: Paul Harvey stills gets people talking years after his passing; WMVP-AM may be looking at a steep fine; WXLC-FM releases one radio veteran and brings back a longtime employee; Q87.7 gets an exclusive; The Beacon Show moves to a new day & time; Julian On The Radio is now Julian On The Web; Rick O'Dell's SmoothJazzChicago.net is now on your iPhone; Jimmy Mac & Zander talk about the Blackhawks; Jaime Black talks about social media; Len Ellis gets honored by Columbia College Chicago; Rubye Wilson gets interviewed for Black History Month; and WYCC-TV brings a talk show about Broadway to Chicago. It cam all be read right here...

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News & Notes: Pete McMurray/Jane Monzures; Waddle & Silvy; WSCR; Warren Ballentine; Jeff Davis; Mai Martinez; Rich Koz; More

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Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 13:53

This weekend's News & Notes features 14 new local media stories, including: Pete McMurray & Jane Monzures start a new talk show; Waddle & Silvy get "wormed" off the air; WSCR-AM gets "Super" this Sunday; Warren Ballentine gets released; Drew Hayes hires Jeff Davis; Peter Dominowski gets a new job; Mike Greenberg writes a new book for charity; Mai Martinez is back at work; Janet Rodriguez moves to Chicago; Rich Koz is still on the mend; Me-TV goes to "Hawaii" on Monday; Jenny McCarthy starts a new talk show; Mark DeCarlo hosts Film Awards; and the sad passing of Lee Rodgers. All of the details are just below...

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Illinois' 'First Informer Broadcasters Act' Signed Into Law

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2013 19:41

Earlier today, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill HB5528, which gives Illinois radio, television, and cable operators rights and abilities during times of disasters. Broadcasters' key employees will now have the necessary emergency credentials to gain access to their studios or transmitter facilities, even if authorities have closed down roads and/or areas in a crisis. The law also allows for the delivery of fuel and repair items necessary to power the broadcast facilities' transmitters and emergency generators.

The new law is effective immediately.

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WMAQ-TV Website Examines 'Near Death' Stories

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2013 18:13

WMAQ-TV is taking in-depth look at near-death experiences, which are felt by many who have been close to dying, but then resuscitated. The reports are currently found on a new webpage within the station's website, NBCChicago.com, but will soon find their way on to the station's newscasts, as well.

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Chicago Radio/TV Legend Bob Hale Returns To Surf Ballroom On Anniversary Of Final Buddy Holly Show

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Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 17:20

This week, Chicago radio and television icon Bob Hale has returned to Clear Lake, Iowa. He will be visiting the site of the final ever concert of three of Rock & Roll's greatest stars -- an event he hosted. It was "the day the music died."

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WYCC-TV Salutes Black History Month

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Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 13:30

With February being Black History Month in the United States, WYCC-TV, Chicago's secondary public broadcasting station, will mark the observance with a diverse selection of programs and specials, airing over the next four weekends.

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