WMVP (ESPN 1000)/Chicago Celebrates 25th Anniversary

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, March 23, 2023

WMVP/Chicago

Good Karma Brands and WMVP (ESPN 1000)/Chicago are celebrating 25 years of ESPN 1000 with some of the biggest names in the station's history, as well as the entire ESPN 1000 team. The live broadcast will take place on Friday, March 24 from noon to 6pm at the House of Blues in downtown Chicago. Fans purchased tickets to the sold-out event to listen and will engage with ESPN 1000 legends.

ESPN Chicago Market Manager and Good Karma Brands Senior Vice President Keith Williams said, "When GKB purchased ESPN 1000, we knew the incredible impact of the station and its most notable figures have had in the Chicagoland area. The standout moments over the last 25 years are endless, and we are excited to celebrate with our partners, fans and teammates at the House of Blues."

Over the last 25 years, figures in the sports industry have had strong roots or ties to ESPN 1000. Those scheduled to appear at the live broadcast include former Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould, former Chicago Bears quarterback and past guest of Waddle & Silvy Jay Cutler, Chicago native and American musician Billy Corgan, ESPN analyst and co-host of Pardon the Interruption Michael Wilbon and ESPN reporter, host and television personality Sarah Spain.

ESPN 1000 Director of Content Danny Zederman added, "ESPN 1000 is thrilled to host the station's biggest names and most impactful people in one room on Friday to celebrate 25 years. We will look back at our success and also look forward to our exciting future as the Home of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox."