Chicago's Rock 95 Five Announces New Programming Lineup

Rock 95 Five

Rock WEBG-FM (Rock 95 Five)/Chicago debuts a new programming lineup including Chicago on-air veteran Angi Taylor (5-10am), former original content creator and writer for WKQX Abe Kanan (morning producer), former afternoon host at KNDD in Seattle and WKQX in Chicago Walt Flakus (10am-3pm), former night show host at DC101 Klinger (3-7pm) and former night show host at 106.5 The End Maria Palmer (7-midnight).

We have assembled a dream team of talent whose passion for Rock and Chicago will bring the ideal companionship for our audience," said iHeartMedia Chicago Regional Senior VP/Programming James Howard.

"I am thrilled with the amazing on-air team we have been able to secure for Rock 95.5," added iHeartMedia Chicago President Matt Scarano. "Top tier talent will always win in the ratings, connect with our listeners and obtain great results for advertisers."

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