Norm Winer Exits WXRT-FM/Chicago After 37 Years

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 4:44pm CT

Norm Winer

Norm Winer will exit CBS Radio's WXRT-FM/Chicago after a 37-year run, effective March 11. He plans to pursue new opportunities. Winer most recently served as Director of Music Initiatives and Special Programming for the AAA outlet and was previously Program Director for the station until the post was eliminated recently. He also handled VP/Adult Rock Programming for CBS Radio.

"I have decided to leave WXRT and CBS Radio," Winer wrote in a memo to his staff. "I have been exceptionally fortunate to have been here, surrounded by people who mean so much to me."

He added, "I have been exceptionally fortunate to have been here, surrounded by people who mean so much to me. People with whom I have shared so much. For many, many years, we have stood together, defying conventional 'wisdom' governing the way we execute our collective responsibilities. Against all odds, our positive impact has been indisputable."

"Honestly, I never imagined I would be here for even three years -- let alone three dozen. But I wouldn't have had it any other way," he wrote.