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WLWF

FieldValue
nameWLWF
logoWLWF 96.5wolf logo.jpg
cityMarseilles, Illinois
areaLaSalle-Peru
branding96.5 The Wolf
frequency96.5 MHz
airdateMarch 1992
formatCountry
erp2,500 watts
haat100 m
classA
facility_id3958
coordinates
former_callsignsWKOT-FM (1990–2010)
ownerJohn Spencer
licenseeStarved Rock Media, Inc.
sister_stationsWLPO, WAJK
webcast
website
affiliationsCompass Media Networks
licensing_authorityFCC

WLWF (96.5 FM), branded "96.5 The Wolf", is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Marseilles, Illinois, United States, the station serves the LaSalle-Peru market in the heart of Starved Rock Country. The station is owned by Starved Rock Media, Inc and plays today's country hits and Starved Rock Country Classics and features 20 in a row "Wolf Runs" throughout the day. Rise & Grind with Jaimie (London) & Chris (Yucus) tarts the day. Brad Spelich hosts middays and Clare Bennett afternoons. Taste of Country Nights is featured weeknights. Each weekend you'll hear B-dub Radio Saturday night, American Country Countdown and CT30 with Bobby Bones.

History

The station began broadcasting in March 1992, as WKOT, and aired an oldies format, featuring programming from Satellite Music Network's "Pure Gold" channel. WKOT also featured local personalities, and was branded "Kool 96.5".

The station was originally owned by Barden Broadcasting. In 1998, the station was sold to Pride Communications. In 1999, the station was purchased by La Salle County Broadcasting for $550,000.

By 2006, WKOT's format had shifted to classic hits. In 2010, the station's call sign was changed to WLWF, and it began airing a country music format as "96.5 The Wolf".

On January 1, 2020, the station was purchased from La Salle County Broadcasting Corp. by Starved Rock Media, Inc. Starved Rock Media is a company formed by LCBC employees Steve Vogler and John Spencer.

References

References

  1. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1993/B-Radio-AL-MT-BC-YB-1993-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1993. p. B-112. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  2. "Call Sign History". United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division.
  3. "WLWF Facility Record". United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division.
  4. "WLWF Station Information Profile". [[Arbitron]].
  5. Unmacht, Robert. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1992-03.pdf Format Changes]", ''The M-Street Journal''. Vol. 9, No. 12. March 23, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  6. "The Wizzard's Juke Joint". WKOT.
  7. O'Brien, Ken. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/1997/09/14/partying-to-help-the-united-way/ Partying To Help The United Way]", ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', September 14, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  8. Mannion, Annemarie. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/02/05/voice-of-joliet-may-grow-quiet/ Voice Of Joliet May Grow Quiet]", ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', February 05, 1998. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  9. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1999/BC-1999-05-03.pdf Changing Hands]", [[Broadcasting & Cable]], May 3, 1999. p. 55. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  10. "WKOT". WKOT.
  11. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2005/AL-MT-M-Street-14-2005-2006.pdf The M-Street Radio Directory]''. 2005-2006. p. 199. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  12. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2010/AL-MT-M-Street-19-2010-2011.pdf The Radio Book]''. 2010-2011. p. 211. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
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