Business Columns
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Feder: Chuck Schaden still bringing luster to Golden Age of RadioJun 13, 2019 1:00 am - On a lazy Sunday afternoon when he should be at home relaxing, Chuck Schaden is working the room at the Morton Grove Civic Center with the energy and enthusiasm of a man...
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Feder: Layoffs hit Entercom Chicago stationsJun 12, 2019 1:00 am - Not even the owner of Chicago's top revenue-producing radio station is immune from financial pressures, Robert Feder writes. Entercom Communications, parent company of a...
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Feder: 'Eric in the Morning' still leading the radio ratings packJun 11, 2019 1:00 am - Once again led by “Eric in the Morning with Melissa & Whip,” WTMX 101.9-FM held onto the top spot in Chicago's radio ratings for a second straight month, Robert Feder wr...
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Feder: 101.9 The Mix adds new music show at midnightJun 10, 2019 1:00 am - Chicago's top-rated radio station is about to dedicate the midnight hour to the newest releases in pop music, Robert Feder writes. Starting tonight, "The Mix New Music C...
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Feder: WBEZ's 'Wait Wait' nominated for Radio Hall of FameJun 10, 2019 1:00 am - "Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!," the popular NPR comedy-quiz show produced by Chicago Public Media WBEZ 91.5-FM, is among this year's nominees for the Radio Hall of Fam...
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Changing weather should prompt safety reviewJun 09, 2019 1:00 am - Maybe you should check the weather forecast. Maybe you also should bolster your relationship with the insurance professional who provides your business coverage. It's pr...
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Feder: WBBM Newsradio plans big sendoff for Kris KridelJun 07, 2019 1:00 am - Look for Sherman Kaplan to return to WBBM 780-AM/105.9-FM today to join in the farewell festivities for his longtime anchor partner, Kris Kridel, Robert Feder writes. Ka...
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Feder: Cara Carriveau adding her voice to 94.7 WLSJun 06, 2019 1:00 am - Cara Carriveau, a longtime favorite of Chicago radio listeners, is the latest familiar personality to sign on at WLS 94.7-FM, the Cumulus Media classic hits station, Rob...
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Feder: Alex Quigley trades radio for Elgin city jobJun 05, 2019 8:05 am - It's not entirely clear if Alex Quigley left radio or radio left Alex Quigley, Robert Feder writes. Either way, the Chicago area broadcaster has traded his work behind a...
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Feder: Garry Meier to fill in for Mancow on WLSJun 05, 2019 1:00 am - Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier will soon be heard again on WLS 890-AM, the Cumulus Media news/talk station, Robert Feder writes. This time Meier will appear as a guest...