Santillian, Kendra G Join Rogers for WGCI Wakeups

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Urban WGCI-FM/Chicago announced Tuesday that Kyle Santillian (far left) and Kendra G (center) will join Leon Rogers (far right) for mornings weekdays from 6-10am CT, effective January 29. Santillian most recently hosted mornings on WJMH-FM (102 Jamz) in Greensboro, while Kendra G is a former morning co-host at WPWX-FM/Chicago and WVEE-FM/Atlanta. Rogers joined WGCI nearly ten years ago and is best known to listeners as "The Destined Legend" and host of "Leon's Lock Room."

"We've signed Chicago's next big morning show," said iHM/Chicago Director of Urban Programming Derrick Brown. "Listeners can expect non-stop fun, comedy, entertainment features and the best hip-hop & R&B to get you moving in the morning. Kyle, Kendra and Leon are one-of-a-kind entertainers, but most importantly, they have a heart for the community. They won't hesitate to tackle tough issues our listeners confront or step in to lend a helping hand."

"I'm extremely excited to be joining the team at WGCI," said Santillian. "I look forward to contributing to the legacy that WGCI has built throughout the years!"

"It is blessing and a honor to be able to return to the city of Chicago, a city that embraced me very early on in my radio career," added Kendra G. "I look forward to joining the WGCI/IHeartMedia family and I am excited to be an impactful female voice in the Windy City!"