ESPN Chicago Announces Expanded Local Programming Lineup

WMVP-AM (ESPN)/Chicago

Sports WMVP-AM (ESPN) in Chicago announces a series of upcoming changes to the weekday on-air lineup, including an additional hour of "Carmen & Jurko" and an extended 30-minute "Crosstalk" segment with afternoon show, "Waddle & Silvy." Beginning on Monday, January 29, Carmen & Jurko will expand to three hours, from 12-3pm. The last half hour will offer fans 30 minutes of Crosstalk, a combined segment bringing together Carmen & Jurko and Waddle & Silvy.

ESPN Chicago listeners will continue to hear four full hours of "Waddle & Silvy," the longest running sports talk duo in Chicago, starting at 2:30pm with Crosstalk and extending through 6:30pm.

"We're excited to offer our fans more of what they love - sports conversations, entertainment, and passion from our ESPN Chicago talent. Carmen and Jurko have been an on-air duo for 15 years, and we are excited to offer fans more of the show. The new programming line-up with Waddle and Silvy live until 6:30 p.m. will take you all the way home on your commute," said ESPN Chicago Director of Content Danny Zederman.

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