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Feder: WLS cuts ties with Dick Biondi

When Dick Biondi turned 85 last September 13, WLS 94.7-FM honored the legendary radio personality with a daylong celebration that included an outpouring of on-air salutes and social media messages along with a "Happy Birthday, Dick Biondi" Web page. No one knew it at the time, but those tributes turned out to be Biondi's farewell from the Cumulus Media classic hits station, Robert Feder writes. Marv Nyren, vice president and market manager of Cumulus Chicago, confirmed Wednesday that Biondi's employment ended months ago. Get the full report and more Chicago media news at robertfeder.com.

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