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WLS-AM/Chicago Adds Pete McMurray to Saturday Evenings


Pete McMurray
Pete McMurray

WLS-AM/Chicago launches a new Saturday evening radio show, "The Pete McMurray Show." Hosted by longtime Chicago radio and television personality Pete McMurray, the program debuts on Saturday, February 12, and airs from 5-7pm. McMurray and his co-hosts, Chicago performer Lisa Kotara and veteran Chicago radio personality Rob Martier, serve up two hours of Chicago-style laughter, lifestyle and local content every Saturday evening.

WLS-AM Program Director Stephanie Tichenor said, "We are delighted to add more local programming to weekends with The Pete McMurray Show. Pete will entertain our listeners with Chicago-style radio infused with laughter, lifestyle and local content."

McMurray commented, "We are so excited to be back on the radio in Chicago, especially the 'WLS 50,000-watt blowtorch.' WLS is our 7th station added in six months to our growing Illinois and Northwest Indiana network. We couldn't be more pumped."

He added, "We all have enough problems in our lives. We want to make you laugh when you tune into the show."

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