OLD FM STATIONS OF THE 40'S AND 50'S

[thebeach33445]

Hey Guys:

I was doing research and I found an old list of FM stations in Chicagoland area and was wondering if anybody remembers any of them and the formats they played back then. Here is the list:

1. WBNU 103.9 Aurora

2. WRBI 94.3 Blue Island ??

3. WRGK 103.1 Brookfield-La Grange

4. WCHI 95.9 Chicago Hts

5. WOAK 98.3 later 105.9 Oak Park

6. WLEY 107.1 later 105.9 Elmwood park

7. WEXI 106. 3 St Charles

8. WTQS 107.9 Evanston

Thanks
T.J.

 

[KeithE4]

Check the Chicagoland Radio Callsign History page. They should have some info, although it's really outdated (last updated in 2000).

 

[kba]

Some interesting information about WRBI, including some recollections from the former owner -- who still seems rather bitter about his experience:

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/blue-island-il/TU31P37NGIBTB7IN4

 

[radioman148]

I remember WEXI's re-incarnation in 1970 in Arlington Heights. It lasted for a very short time.

 

[thebeach33445]

Hey Guys:

I found another one:

WJOB-FM at 92.3 which I can see simucasted WJOB-AM and then before that there was

WJIZ 92.3 a stand alone FM. Could this stations format be Jazz?

Thanks

T.J.