Mike North denies report he's ready to join WLS

Mike North is denying a published report suggesting he's about to sign with WLS 890-AM.

"I haven't received anything," North said Wednesday in response to an Internet report that he's about to receive an offer from the all-news outlet. "I haven't gotten anything in writing. But I do know this. They've expressed interest."

The longtime WSCR 670-AM morning host left the station when he couldn't reach an agreement on a contract extension when his deal lapsed July 1. He said he hass talked with "about 15" program directors at Chicago stations since.

North also expressed sympathy for current WLS-AM morning hosts Don Wade and Roma, whose contract reportedly expires in November, adding to speculation WLS-AM could have an interest in North. "They're being hung out to dry," North said.