WSCR (AM)

WSCR (AM) is a sports radio station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, and serving the Chicago metropolitan area. The station is owned by Audacy, Inc. and broadcasts on the frequency 670 kHz. WSCR (AM) is affiliated with CBS Sports Radio and features a lineup of popular sports radio personalities, including Dan Patrick, Jim Rome, and Boomer Esiason. The station is also the flagship station for Chicago Cubs broadcasts, and has previously served as the flagship station for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls.

● History

WSCR (AM) has a long history dating back to 1922, when it first began broadcasting as WGU. Over the years, the station has undergone several format changes, including jazz, classical music, and talk radio. In 1992, the station adopted its current sports radio format, and has since become one of the most popular sports radio stations in the Chicago metropolitan area. The station has been owned by several companies, including CBS Radio and Entercom Communications, and is currently owned by Audacy, Inc.. WSCR (AM) has also been affiliated with several sports radio networks, including ESPN Radio and Fox Sports Radio, and has featured a variety of popular sports radio personalities, including Mike Greenberg, Mike Golic, and Scott Van Pelt.

● Programming

The programming on WSCR (AM) features a mix of local and national sports radio shows, including The Dan Patrick Show, The Jim Rome Show, and The Boomer and Gio Show. The station also airs Chicago Cubs broadcasts, as well as other local sports events, including Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls games. WSCR (AM) has a strong lineup of local sports radio personalities, including Matt Spiegel, Danny Parkins, and Laurence Holmes, who host shows such as The Spiegel and Parkins Show and The Laurence Holmes Show. The station also features news and traffic updates from CBS News and WBBM (AM), as well as weather updates from The Weather Channel.

● Facilities

WSCR (AM) broadcasts from a transmitter located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, and has a studio located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The station's transmitter is a Nautel amplifier with a power output of 50,000 watts, and is directional, with a pattern that covers the Chicago metropolitan area. WSCR (AM) also has a backup transmitter located in Downers Grove, Illinois, which can be used in case of an emergency. The station's studio is equipped with state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment, including digital audio workstations and ISDN lines, and features a large studio with a window that looks out over the Chicago River.

● Personnel

The personnel at WSCR (AM) include a variety of experienced sports radio personalities, including Matt Spiegel, Danny Parkins, and Laurence Holmes. The station's program director is Mitch Rosen, who has been with the station since 2009. WSCR (AM) also has a team of experienced engineers and technicians, who are responsible for maintaining the station's transmitter and studio equipment. The station's sales team is led by Drew Hayes, who has been with the station since 2015. WSCR (AM) also has a number of other employees, including producers, board operators, and promotions coordinators, who work behind the scenes to keep the station running smoothly.

● Awards_and_recognition

WSCR (AM) has won numerous awards for its sports radio programming, including several Marconi Awards and Sports Emmy Awards. The station has also been named one of the top sports radio stations in the country by Radio & Records and Talkers Magazine. WSCR (AM) has also been recognized for its community service, including its annual Chicago Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which honors local sports legends such as Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, and Ernie Banks. The station has also been involved in several local charity events, including the Chicago Food Depository and the United Way.

● Sports_broadcasting_rights

WSCR (AM) has the sports broadcasting rights to several local sports teams, including the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. The station also airs sports events from around the country, including NFL and NBA games, as well as college football and college basketball games. WSCR (AM) has previously had the sports broadcasting rights to the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, and has also aired sports events from other local teams, including the Chicago Fire and Chicago Sky. The station's sports broadcasting rights are negotiated by its parent company, Audacy, Inc., which also owns several other sports radio stations around the country, including WFAN (AM) in New York City and WIP (AM) in Philadelphia. WSCR (AM) also has a partnership with NBC Sports Chicago, which provides the station with access to sports events and personalities from around the country, including Mike Tirico, Al Michaels, and Cris Collinsworth.