The Hunt For A New WGN-AM Program Director Continues

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Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 16:12

As first mentioned on this very website, WGN-AM released Bill White, the station's Director of Programming & News on Monday afternoon. This was done partially because new WGN Radio President and General Manager Jimmy de Castro had a replacement Program Director in mind and offered him the job. That plan did not work out, however.

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News & Notes: Terry Savage; Sun-Times; Chicago Newspaper Guild; Pro Football Weekly; WGN America; Much More

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Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 14:37

Today's News & Notes features 17 news items related to local media, including: Terry Savage's exit from the Sun-Times; numerous other columnists' slow exit from the Sun-Times; Chicago Newspaper Guild takes action; three Sun-Times reporters moved back to union status; a former Sun-Times reporter starts a new website; Hub Arkush's Pro Football Weekly says goodbye; Ribfest brings out Chicago radio & TV personalities; Michael Mann exits WLS-AM; Carlos Mendez joins WCRX-FM; Steve Touhy exits his job; Erica Cobb gets a new job; Mike Elder exits his job; John Pellegrini helps out parents of special needs children; Lisa Glasberg pens a book; Deborah Brown gets hitched; Antenna TV expands; and WGN America gets original. All of the details can be read right here...

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16th Annual WXRT 'Blues Breakers' Blues Fest Broadcast Taking Place Wednesday

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Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 08:36

An annual local summer tradition is the Chicago Blues Festival, the largest free blues festival in the world, which takes place each June downtown. Another annual tradition is WXRT-FM's Blues Fest pre-party and "Blues Breakers" live remote, taking place the night before. Both of those annual traditions repeat again this week.

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WGN-AM Releases Program & News Director Bill White

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Published on Monday, 03 June 2013 18:30

WGN-AM Program & News Director Bill White is out as of this afternoon. He had been with the radio station since February 2011.

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WMAQ-TV Offers Chicago Non-Profits Social Innovation Grants

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Published on Monday, 03 June 2013 15:25

WMAQ-TV/NBC 5 Chicago, partnering with the NBCUniversal Foundation, announced today that for the second year in a row, it is launching their grant program, 21st Century Solutions. As it did in 2012, the annual grant program will award three prizes totaling $100,000 to Chicago area non-profit organizations.

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Marty Bender Named As New WILV-FM Program Director

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Published on Monday, 03 June 2013 10:33

Hubbard Radio Chicago has named veteran radio programmer Marty Bender as the newest Program Director for WILV-FM/Rewind 100.3. He begins his new role on Wednesday, June 5th.

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Fallout Continues From Sun-Times' Decision To Release Photographers

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Published on Sunday, 02 June 2013 22:00

On Thursday morning, Sun-Times Media made the controversial decision to eliminate virtually all of their staff photographers. Instead, reporters who never had to take pictures before are being asked to be photographers and videographers in addition to their writing. That decision of Sun-Times Media's made national headlines and sent shockwaves through the entire newspaper industry. It has also caused a great deal of anger.

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News & Notes: WLS-TV; Mark Bishop; Blackhawks; Charlie Meyerson; Merri Dee; Jim Laski; WDRV; Bart Shore; More

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Published on Saturday, 01 June 2013 12:48

This weekend's News & Notes has another baker's dozen of local media news items, including: WLS-TV releases a new weather app; WLS-TV's Mark Bishop exits; Chicago Blackhawks set more TV records; Charlie Meyerson tries his hand at TV; Merri Dee does another book appearance; Jim Laski quits; The Drive rocks The Stones; Bart Shore rocks a podcast; Rick Pearson has a rocky time in Springfield; Andrew Greeley passes away; Bob Kotalik passes away; Zoraida Sambolin is improving; and CRM's website hits grow even bigger. It can all be read below.

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WLS-TV's '190 North' Returns This Weekend With Branson, MO Special

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Published on Friday, 31 May 2013 09:17

ABC 7 Chicago's "190 North" makes its return this weekend, with a twist. Instead of focusing on local people and events, the show goes on the road, south and west to Missouri, for a 30-minute special.

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Chicago Blackhawks Round 3 Playoffs Broadcast Schedule

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Published on Thursday, 30 May 2013 19:14

The Chicago Blackhawks have once again advanced in the post-season on their quest to win the Stanley Cup -- now on to Round 3: the Western Conference Finals. For this round of the NHL playoffs, the team will face the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, the Los Angeles Kings. Fans will have to be aware of how to find where to watch or listen to the games, as they may jump around between stations.

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Sun-Times Media Lays Off All Staff Photographers

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Published on Thursday, 30 May 2013 12:14

Wrapports' Sun-Times Media, the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and numerous suburban publications, held a meeting this morning for all of its employed photographers. The photographers were told they were all laid off, effective immediately. They will not be replaced, as all photography positions had been eliminated.

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News & Notes: 'Check, Please!'; NBC Sports Network; WGN-TV; RedEye/JBTV; Abe Kanan; Seka; More

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Published on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 14:07

Today's News & Notes has another heaping handful of local media stories, including: a new host for WTTW-TV's "Check, Please!"; NBC Sports Network scores a ratings goal; WGN-TV hits the bleachers; RedEye and JBTV team up for a new live talk show; Abe Kanan gets a new show on SiriusXM; RadioDiscussions.com is under new ownership; Seka writes about her life; Mark Nilsson is a new Dad; and sad news for Art Porter and Nicole Calcagno. All of the details can be found below...

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