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Chicago's Latest Ratings
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Here is Mr. Feder's responce to the ratings.
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Chicago radio ratings: Lite FM sets record with Christmas music | Robert Feder
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Not a surprise that WLIT takes over during holiday time. Now we'll see over the next few months where the ratings settle.
WLS... that's just sad.
Cumulus should be ashamed.
Cumulus should be ashamed.
But in all honesty, WLS hasn't been anything big in at least 30 years. Just like the majority of other AM stations.
I agree, but what would you do? For the record I have no idea how to improve their ratings on an AM station that's in a market with all news WBBM and even WGN with local programming. What would you put on WLS?
I hesitate to say it. What about a simulcast of WRME-LP? (Entering flak shelter.)
Actually tapes of their old Top 40 shows from the 60s and 70s might get better ratings than what they're getting now. LOL!
Have to wonder how long before Vertical Bridge takes an offer for the TX site in Tinley Park. The property just down the street is for sale as a "Hard-to-find development opportunity." It could be like what happened at WBBM and what might happen at WMVP: WLS would need to relocate (awfully expensive for Cumulus) or diplex with somebody at reduced power. It would be too bad all around.
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18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487 | LoopNet
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487. This Specialty property can be viewed on LoopNet.
I discussed this with Glen Clark shortly before he died. A couple of sticking points, but he said it could work.Have to wonder how long before Vertical Bridge takes an offer for the TX site in Tinley Park. The property just down the street is for sale as a "Hard-to-find development opportunity." It could be like what happened at WBBM and what might happen at WMVP: WLS would need to relocate (awfully expensive for Cumulus) or diplex with somebody at reduced power. It would be too bad all around.
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487 | LoopNet
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487. This Specialty property can be viewed on LoopNet.
How long ago was that SC? I wonder where they would relocate to?
I have seen several Obituaries, but this is the most complete overview. He passed away in April, 2019.
radioman, I will PM you with an email or two pasted into it. It may take a while to find them. Some of the posters here may be skeptical that these things were actually discussed about three years ago. We emailed for a couple of weeks and then he stopped. I thought I had made some profoundly silly analysis. I think he knew he was sick, but hadn't been diagnosed, when I last talked to him. He mentioned that he was all but retired, and that Ron Rackley was also retiring. Ron passed away before Glen. Next thing, I realized that he hadn't responded because he had passed away. It looks like he arrived at WLS the same year as John Landecker, 1972. I wonder if he knew him.
Glen Clark Obituary | 2025 - 2025 | The Sharon Herald
View Glen Clark's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 3 tribute posts from the community.
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radioman, I will PM you with an email or two pasted into it. It may take a while to find them. Some of the posters here may be skeptical that these things were actually discussed about three years ago. We emailed for a couple of weeks and then he stopped. I thought I had made some profoundly silly analysis. I think he knew he was sick, but hadn't been diagnosed, when I last talked to him. He mentioned that he was all but retired, and that Ron Rackley was also retiring. Ron passed away before Glen. Next thing, I realized that he hadn't responded because he had passed away. It looks like he arrived at WLS the same year as John Landecker, 1972. I wonder if he knew him.
Thanks SC. I've heard you mention Glen Clark several times, but I did not know exactly who he was. Thanks for the clarification.I have seen several Obituaries, but this is the most complete overview. He passed away in April, 2019.
Glen Clark Obituary | 2025 - 2025 | The Sharon Herald
View Glen Clark's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 3 tribute posts from the community.obituaries.sharonherald.com
radioman, I will PM you with an email or two pasted into it. It may take a while to find them. Some of the posters here may be skeptical that these things were actually discussed about three years ago. We emailed for a couple of weeks and then he stopped. I thought I had made some profoundly silly analysis. I think he knew he was sick, but hadn't been diagnosed, when I last talked to him. He mentioned that he was all but retired, and that Ron Rackley was also retiring. Ron passed away before Glen. Next thing, I realized that he hadn't responded because he had passed away. It looks like he arrived at WLS the same year as John Landecker, 1972. I wonder if he knew him.
That's more than down the street. That's next door. The southern third of the WLS tower property is immediately to the west.Have to wonder how long before Vertical Bridge takes an offer for the TX site in Tinley Park. The property just down the street is for sale as a "Hard-to-find development opportunity." It could be like what happened at WBBM and what might happen at WMVP: WLS would need to relocate (awfully expensive for Cumulus) or diplex with somebody at reduced power. It would be too bad all around.
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487 | LoopNet
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487. This Specialty property can be viewed on LoopNet.
Unless this is a "prime Cell Coverage location".... Vertical Bridge probably wouldn't want the tower and upkeep. But they could make a quick bit of cash buying the WLS tower and property and spin off the land. Only time will tell.Have to wonder how long before Vertical Bridge takes an offer for the TX site in Tinley Park. The property just down the street is for sale as a "Hard-to-find development opportunity." It could be like what happened at WBBM and what might happen at WMVP: WLS would need to relocate (awfully expensive for Cumulus) or diplex with somebody at reduced power. It would be too bad all around.
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487 | LoopNet
18500 92nd Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487. This Specialty property can be viewed on LoopNet.
Re WLS :
I'm an extinct minority at this site -- a Queens NYC / Long Island punk with a lot of radio experience in all broadcast fields but the ones that paid well. And somehow I got transferred to this Chicago site from the parent radio-discussion boards.
Being a few weeks* into retirement, I often wondered how well a station could make do -- especially an AM with such a huge signal -- by considering a full-service A/C station staffed by those personnel in retirement themselves and simply looking for a cup of coffee and for the audience rto have a good, light, fun time.
The demos would be beyond frightening for a few books -- they'd have Roman numbers -- and full-time 24/7/52 staffing would be a chore, but I simply toss out the notion. In such a major market there must be hundreds of qualified veterans who'd love to take another leap into the saddle and who would be satisfied with some grocery or bourbon subsidies.
( * Well, okay, 624 weeks into retirement. And one who hears a lot about retirement being overrated.)
I'm an extinct minority at this site -- a Queens NYC / Long Island punk with a lot of radio experience in all broadcast fields but the ones that paid well. And somehow I got transferred to this Chicago site from the parent radio-discussion boards.
Being a few weeks* into retirement, I often wondered how well a station could make do -- especially an AM with such a huge signal -- by considering a full-service A/C station staffed by those personnel in retirement themselves and simply looking for a cup of coffee and for the audience rto have a good, light, fun time.
The demos would be beyond frightening for a few books -- they'd have Roman numbers -- and full-time 24/7/52 staffing would be a chore, but I simply toss out the notion. In such a major market there must be hundreds of qualified veterans who'd love to take another leap into the saddle and who would be satisfied with some grocery or bourbon subsidies.
( * Well, okay, 624 weeks into retirement. And one who hears a lot about retirement being overrated.)
Yes I believe it is. Actually seems like WCHI is actually affecting WKQX. Close to 4 trends now KQX is down or flat. Should be interesting to see if this continues. What will Cumulus do to try and fix it?
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