WJJG
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WJJG is a radio station
licensed to Elmhurst, Illinois
, USA. The station serves the Chicago area. The station is licensed to Joseph J. Gentile; however, he died on October 10, 2011.
In 1994, AM 1530 changed its call sign to WJJG. The call letters stand for owner Joseph J. Gentile. Joe’s nickname is “The Baron of Barrington,” where he owned a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership for many years.
Hours of operation are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule concurring daytime broadcasting varying monthly with the changes in sunrise and sunset.
Featured Programs and Personalities on AM 1530 WJJG
Radio station
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licensed to Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, Illinois
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, USA. The station serves the Chicago area. The station is licensed to Joseph J. Gentile; however, he died on October 10, 2011.
History
AM 1530 signed on the air October 10, 1974. The station’s call letters were originally WKDC representing the signal coverage in Will, Kane, DuPage and Cook counties. The studios were built for stereo (Cetec Sparta stereo audio equipment) although it was not until 1976 when the FCC authorized the station to test AM stereo. Daytime and night-time findings on AM stereo were presented at the 1977 NAB Convention in Washington, DC.In 1994, AM 1530 changed its call sign to WJJG. The call letters stand for owner Joseph J. Gentile. Joe’s nickname is “The Baron of Barrington,” where he owned a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership for many years.
Hours of operation are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule concurring daytime broadcasting varying monthly with the changes in sunrise and sunset.
Personalities
"The Joe Gentile Morning Show"- Joe Gentile “The Baron Of Barrington”
- Matt Dyrkacz, Production/On-air/Programming
Featured Programs and Personalities on AM 1530 WJJG
- "Sounds of Sinatra" with Sid Mark
- Mike Baker and the Forgotten 45s
- "The Judy Show" with Judy Baar Topinka
- "Cop Talk" with Bill Jaconetti and Vic Giustino (Show CANCELLED)
- The Scott Allen Show
- "Out and About" with Ron and Joe
- The Kiki Vale show
- "Frank and Friends" with Dan Kane and John Divita
- "Thoughtful Investing" with Joe Johnson and John Muchanga
- The Don of Sports with Ken Derus
- "The Linda P. Show" with Linda Padgurskis
- "Job Talk" with Conor Cuneen, Joy Maguire-Dooley and Falise Platt
- "Y Yes You Can: Radio Show - Real Estate Edition" Saturdays 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM with James Liceaga and John David Svitak