WCKG (FM)

WCKG (FM) is a radio station licensed to Elmhurst, Illinois, serving the Chicago metropolitan area with a variety of programming, including shows hosted by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Glenn Beck. The station is owned by DuPage Radio, a company that also owns other stations such as WKRS (AM) and WRXQ. WCKG (FM) broadcasts on the frequency of 102.3 MHz and has a HAAT of 1,731 feet, allowing it to reach a wide audience in the Midwest, including listeners in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The station's programming is also available online through its website, which is operated by StreamGuys and TuneIn.

● History

WCKG (FM) has a long history dating back to the 1960s, when it was first licensed to Elmhurst, Illinois by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Over the years, the station has undergone several format changes, including Top 40, Adult Contemporary, and Talk radio, with notable personalities such as Howard Stern, Don Imus, and Michael Savage hosting shows. In the 1990s, the station was owned by Evergreen Media, which also owned other stations such as WLUP (FM) and WKQX (FM). In 2000, the station was acquired by AMFM Inc., a company that was later acquired by Clear Channel Communications, now known as iHeartMedia. Today, WCKG (FM) is owned by DuPage Radio, a company that also owns other stations such as WKRS (AM) and WRXQ, and is affiliated with Fox News Radio, CBS News Radio, and Westwood One.

● Programming

WCKG (FM) broadcasts a variety of programming, including Talk radio shows hosted by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Glenn Beck, as well as Sports radio shows hosted by Mike Francesa and Chris Russo. The station also broadcasts News radio programming, including news updates from CBS News Radio and Fox News Radio, and is affiliated with ABC News Radio and NBC News Radio. In addition to its talk and news programming, WCKG (FM) also broadcasts Sports events, including games from the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Bears, which are also broadcast on WSCR (AM) and WMVP (AM). The station's programming is also available online through its website, which is operated by StreamGuys and TuneIn, and is also available on iHeartRadio and TuneIn Radio.

● Technical information

WCKG (FM) broadcasts on the frequency of 102.3 MHz and has a HAAT of 1,731 feet, allowing it to reach a wide audience in the Midwest, including listeners in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The station's transmitter is located in Will County, Illinois, and its signal is also broadcast on HD Radio, allowing listeners to receive the station's programming in digital quality. WCKG (FM) is also available online through its website, which is operated by StreamGuys and TuneIn, and is also available on iHeartRadio and TuneIn Radio. The station's technical operations are managed by DuPage Radio, which also manages the technical operations of other stations such as WKRS (AM) and WRXQ, and is affiliated with Society of Broadcast Engineers and National Association of Broadcasters.

● Former branding

WCKG (FM) has undergone several branding changes over the years, including "The Talk of Chicago", "Chicago's Talk Station", and "The Voice of DuPage County". In the 1990s, the station was branded as "The Loop", and was known for its Alternative rock format, which featured artists such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Radiohead. In the 2000s, the station was branded as "Free FM", and featured a Talk radio format, with shows hosted by Howard Stern and Don Imus. Today, the station is branded as WCKG (FM), and features a variety of programming, including Talk radio, Sports radio, and News radio, and is affiliated with Fox News Radio, CBS News Radio, and Westwood One. The station's former branding is also remembered by listeners who tune in to other stations such as WLUP (FM) and WKQX (FM), which are also owned by Cumulus Media and Audacy, Inc..