Radio News

FM News 101.1 Chicago has launched

July 29, 2011

WWWN 101.1 in Chicago has launched as an all news station branded "FM News 101.1." The station was formerly an alternative rock station and is in the process of being sold from Emmis Communications to Merlin Media. Also part of the deal was WEMP 101.9 (formerly WRXP) in New York City which is expected to also launch an all news format in the next few days.