Home Login RADIO ONLINE RSS Facebook
Advertisement

WGN/Chicago Midday Hosts Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder Exit


Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder
Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder

News/Talk WGN-AM/Chicago midday hosts Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder exit, while afternoon co-host Anna Davlantes moves to middays, reports Chicago media columnist Robert Feder. The moves, effective December 2, were made known to the staff in an email from Director of News and Operations Mary Sandberg Boyle. Leff and Snyder depart after airing on on WGN since 2013 and previously worked together on WLUP and WKQX.

Other changes include a simulcast of WGN-TV's "WGN Morning News" from 4-5am, Steve Cochran adding an hour from 5-9am and John Williams moving from 1-3pm to 9am-noon. Additionally, morning show contributor Ji Suk Yi will now handle the "Wintrust Business Lunch" from noon-1pm, while Davlantes air from 1-3pm and Roe Conn is now solo in afternoons.

Advertisement

Latest Radio Stories

2026 National Edward R. Murrow Winners Announced
Edward R Murrow Awards
Edward R Murrow Awards
The winners of the 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. The annual honors recognize reporting that informs communities, holds those in power accountable and demonstrates excellence in More

Saga Q2 Revenue Falls 6.5% to $26.4 Million
Saga Communications
Saga Communications
Saga Communications reported second quarter 2026 net revenue of $26.4 million, down 6.5% from $28.2 million in the same period a year ago. Station operating income fell 50.6% to $3.0 million. Station operating expenses increased 5.4% to $23.4 million, or 3.9% excluding non-cash More

Nick Rivers Joins Beasley Charlotte as Assistant PD
Nick Rivers
Nick Rivers
Beasley Media Group has named Nick Rivers Assistant Program Director for Country WSOC-FM (Country 103.7) and AC WKQC-FM (K104.7) in Charlotte, effective August 24. Rivers will also host afternoon drive on Country 103.7, filling the opening created by Charlie & Debbie's recent move to mornings. Rivers More
Advertisement

Cumulus Media Cuts Three at WVBO in Appleton
Jay Philpott
Jay Philpott
Cumulus Media has parted ways with three staffers at Classic Hits WVBO-FM (103.9) in Appleton-Oshkosh, WI, including Operations Manager and Program Director Jay Philpott (pictured). Philpott tells RADIO ONLINE that he was let go Wednesday (8/12), along with WVBO morning host Steve McGrath and midday More

Lee Harris Exits WABC, Worldwide News Network
Lee Harris
Lee Harris
Veteran broadcaster Lee Harris is leaving Red Apple Media less than three months after joining the company to help launch the Worldwide News Network. Harris joined Red Apple Media in May as Vice President of News for the Worldwide News Network, which launched May 23 following the shutdown of CBS News More

K-LOVE Inc. Closes on Acquisition of WZBA in Baltimore
WZBA in Baltimore
WZBA in Baltimore
K-LOVE, Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Classic Rock WZBA-FM (100.7 The Bay) and two associated FM translators serving the Baltimore market from Shamrock Communications. The transaction includes WZBA-FM (100.7 MHz) licensed to Westminster, MD, along with translators W261CD More

Return to Menu

Advertisement

Subscribe to our Newsletter
Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free.

Advertisement

Advertisement