Media
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Feder: ABC 7's Ryan Chiaverini 'super surprised' to catch COVIDAug 16, 2021 1:00 am - Ryan Chiaverini can't catch a break. In July he got word that "Windy City Live," the daily talk show he's been co-hosting for the past 10 years on ABC-owned WLS-Channel...
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Jim O'Donnell: Arlington Million Day media gets parting gift - Petrillo throws all out of press boxAug 16, 2021 1:00 am - FOR DECADES, DICK DUCHOSSOIS saw to it that at the conclusion of Million Day, most working media received a gracious memento for their toil. Early Saturday evening at Ar...
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Feder: NBC 5 meteorologist Andy Avalos to retire after 'wonderful career'Aug 13, 2021 1:00 am - After more than three decades on the weather front of two Chicago TV stations, Andy Avalos is ready to ride off into the sunset. Avalos, 66, announced Friday he's retiri...
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Jim O'Donnell: Hopefully a splendid day awaits the last Arlington farewell of Dick DuchossoisAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - THE GREEK DRAMATIST SOPHOCLES WROTE, "One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been." The evening of Dick Duchossois has arrived. He is 99 years old. ...
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Feder: Tom Skilling bids farewell to beloved dog MaddieAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - A poignant and heartfelt tribute by Tom Skilling on the passing of his beloved dog Maddie elicited an outpouring of condolences to the famed Chicago meteorologist. More ...
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Feder: WGN Radio Walk of Fame turns into station giveawayAug 11, 2021 1:00 am - There's a new twist to the strange saga of the WGN Radio Walk of Fame. Launched in 2014 as a promotional gimmick to honor current and former personalities of news/talk ...
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Feder: WBBM Newsradio, Pat Cassidy back on top of Chicago radio ratingsAug 10, 2021 1:00 am - For the first time since February Audacy all-news WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM was the top-rated radio station in Chicago, according to Nielsen Audio figures released Monda...
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Feder: Colin McMahon resigns as Chicago Tribune editor; Mitch Pugh named successorAug 10, 2021 1:00 am - Colin McMahon resigned Tuesday after 18 tumultuous months as the top editor of the Chicago Tribune, citing the need for "an injection of new energy and commitment" to th...
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Blackhawks radio analyst Troy Murray diagnosed with cancerAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - Blackhawks radio color analyst Troy Murray, who played parts of 12 seasons with the team, announced Monday he has cancer. "I want to let everyone know of the challenge I...
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Feder: Justin Kaufmann, Monica Eng join Axios as Chicago reportersAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - Justin Kaufmann and Monica Eng, two former pillars of public radio in Chicago, have been hired by Axios as Chicago-based reporters, starting August 16. As part of the c...