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6.10.2026

Cortney Hicks Talks Chicago Radio Drama Back in the Day

Urban Radio Nation June 10, 2026

Cortney Hicks hosted the morning radio show on Power 92 in Chicago from March 2001 through December 2005. During this time, she made history...

Johnnie D Former PD at WGCI Lands Next Opportunity as Brand Manager for Audacy's Hot 104.1 and 96.3 The Lou

Urban Radio Nation June 21, 2023

Audacy has named Johnnie D Brand Manager of Hot 104.1 (WHHL-FM) and 96.3 The Lou (WFUN-FM) in St. Louis. In this role, he will oversee th...

Kendra G Exits 107.5 WGCI and The Morning Show

Urban Radio Nation May 24, 2023

Kendra Gilliams exits The Morning Show on WGCI Chicago (107.5) to relocate to Los Angeles according to her Facebook post. Kendra G has been ...

Headkrack Exits “The Morning Hustle” as Kyle Santillian Formerly of 107.5 WGCI Joins The Show

Urban Radio Nation March 01, 2023

Today, Urban One Inc.’s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Kyle Santillian , one of Chicago’s most popular personalities, is joining t...

Kyle Santillian Leaves The Morning Show on 107.5 WGCI

Urban Radio Nation February 13, 2023

Kyle Santillian the long time host of The Morning Show on WGCI-FM has left the station. Santillian had just celebrated eight years at the s...

Radio GM Known as 'The Big Boss' Elroy Smith Promoted to Director of Urban Content for Cox Media Group

Urban Radio Nation January 20, 2023

Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced that Elroy Smith has been promoted to Director of Urban Content, effective immediately. Smith will par...

WGCI Morning Host Kendra G "Singles On" Platform Gaining Popularity and Filling The Kevin Samuels Void

Urban Radio Nation December 24, 2022

For the last few weeks WGCI Chicago morning show personality Kendra G's Instagram and YouTube social media platform called "Sin...

Radio Executive Marv Dyson and Walt "Baby" Love Head Up The 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees

Urban Radio Nation July 25, 2022

The 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees were announced today. The African American inductees were Radio Executive Marv Dyson and Radio Legend...

Black Information Network Adds New Outlet in Chicago as BIN 640 AM

Urban Radio Nation July 18, 2022

BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted...

670 The Score Pairs Longtime Station Hosts Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes for New Midday Show

Urban Radio Nation June 16, 2022

Audacy on Thursday announced an updated weekday programming lineup for 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) in Chicago. As part of the update, the statio...

Audacy Hires Former CBS 2 Anchor/Reporter Mai Martinez at All News WBBM 780-AM/105.9-FM

Urban Radio Nation March 29, 2022

Audacy announced the addition of Mai Martinez as morning co-anchor and reporter for WBBM Newsradio (WCFS-FM/WBBM-AM), effective April 4. In ...

Power 92 WPWX-FM Chicago Adds DeDe in the Morning Starting in January

Urban Radio Nation November 29, 2021

Crawford Broadcasting announced today that beginning Monday, January 3, 2022, WPWX-FM “Power 92” will broadcast “DeDe in the Morning” from 5...

Kesha Monk The Voice of The Soul Train Awards on BET, Queen Sugar, and More Tells How She "Got That Job"

Urban Radio Nation November 20, 2021

People always ask me, “How did you get that job?” I reply, “I asked for it! In fact, I manifest everything I receive. I do the work, I spe...

Leon Rogers 107.5 WGCI and DJ Sundance V103 Don't Owe You Any Money, Their Social Media Pages Were Hacked

Urban Radio Nation November 06, 2021

ABC7's (WLS-TV Chicago) Samantha Chatman reports that the social media pages of Leon Rogers of 107.5 WGCI and DJ Sundance of V103 ...

Julian on the Radio Adds Middays at 99.7 DJX to His Voice Roster While Also Trying Out for DeDe in the Morning

Urban Radio Nation November 05, 2021

A few months ago the talented on-air personality Juilian Nieh aka "Julian on the Radio" submitted an entry to become the next mem...

Rick Party is Back in Chicago With New Syndicated Radio Show on 104.3 Jams

Urban Radio Nation October 15, 2021

Ed Lover calls up his radio friend Rick Party to join him in Chicago to do middays at 104.3 JAMS. Is this how it went down? (see below) T...

Jamillah Muhummad, Radio Executive and Programmer Has Passed Away

Urban Radio Nation September 13, 2021

Jamilah Muhammad considered to be one of the industry's most extraordinary programmers and executives in urban radio has transition over...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Receiving Backlash for Prioritizing Interviews with Black and Brown Journalists

Urban Radio Nation May 23, 2021

In her second year in office, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has drawn backlash after making news herself by providing one-on-one interviews ...

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