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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 White Sox, U.S. Open (tennis), Television Industry, Entertainment, Football
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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: Larry Wert, Television Industry, Entertainment, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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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: Larry Wert, Television Industry, Entertainment, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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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: Baseball Statistics, Kansas City Royals, Fort Hood (military base), Major League Baseball, Matt Garza
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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: Media Industry, Wrigley Field, Harry Caray, Thomas Ricketts, Comcast SportsNet (tv network)
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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... -
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, Advertising, Meg James, Business, Marketing
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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), Radio, Television Industry, Entertainment, WGN Radio
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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...... -
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: Michigan Avenue, Radio, Computer Networking and Internet, Entertainment, WGN Radio
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Official Rules - John Williams' Holiday Office Party Contest 2012
To Enter and Play: No Purchase Necessary. To enter, tell us in 300 words or less why your office deserves a holiday party this year. E-mail your entry, along with your name, age, address and telephone number and your company’s name, address,...Tags: Michigan Avenue, Radio, Entertainment, WGN Radio, Career and Workplace
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WGN-TV Celebrates Bulls Day!
WGN-TV is celebrating the Chicago Bulls on our newscasts all day Tuesday. Here's what you can expect: WGN Morning News, 4 to 9 a.m. 7:10 a.m. – Benny the Bull 7:15 a.m. – Former Chicago Bull Bill Wennington in-studio interview 7:45 a.m....
Tags: John Paxson, Scottie Pippen, Stacey King, Basketball, Bill Wennington
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